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Old 01-06-2018, 12:32 AM   #1
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1955 duramax build

Hi every one i am trying to build a 55 chevy truck with a 2005 hd as doner. i was woundering if any one has done one or have a build thread of one. my biggest problem will be getting rad and intercooler in the front has any one used a different cooler or what have they done? seems like that will be my biggest problem. don't think there is room under the truck either any ideas would be great. thanks
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Old 01-06-2018, 12:47 AM   #2
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Re: 1955 duramax build

Might have to move engine back a little and modify firewall.
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Old 01-06-2018, 01:33 AM   #3
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Re: 1955 duramax build

Interesting page here http://www.dieselhub.com/tech/engine-dimensions.html It looks like you are looking a 30 inches length with accessories but no fan. By comparison a 350 with a long pump is 28.38 with no fan and a 454 is 30.5

http://www.enginefactory.com/chevdimensions.htm

With the right setup you might have more room than you think.
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Old 01-06-2018, 02:21 AM   #4
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Re: 1955 duramax build

The only thing I would worry about big time on a Duramax swap is will the frame handle the torque?
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Old 01-06-2018, 06:07 AM   #5
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Re: 1955 duramax build

im not sure if you have a 55 1st or 2nd series....but we have a member on here that has a d-max in a 1st series...he did a sweet install...I think its 1stgenfan but photosucket got his pics held hostage...you can use the search feature above...put in duramax....and the click 47-59 section for search....
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Re: 1955 duramax build

It will be heavy also, make sure your suspension can handle it. Also what trans? Alison trans is big too so floor mods also.
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Old 01-07-2018, 06:36 PM   #7
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Re: 1955 duramax build

At 835 the Duramanx is right at 150 lbs heavier than a 454.
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