Cummins swap into 65 C10?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

62 bigwindow · 12-24-2015, 11:59 AM

Have been looking through pages and pages and haven't located any info or pics of anyone who has done the swap
I feel sure several have installed the 5.9 into a 60 model truck and was looking for advice or feedback before I commit to it myself.. thanks guys

**Mathew21** · 12-24-2015, 12:06 PM

Try in the diesel sub forum. Good luck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=240

BigSix · 12-24-2015, 12:24 PM

Currently buttoning up a 4 cylinder swap.

**Captainfab** · 12-25-2015, 12:33 AM

I believe the 6BT will require some serious firewall modification. There are a thread here somewhere where a member is installing a 6BT into his C30 panel.

spacedebris · 12-25-2015, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I believe the 6BT will require some serious firewall modification. There are a thread here somewhere where a member is installing a 6BT into his C30 panel.

That would be me

Here is a link to my thread. Unfortunately I'm out of work so project is on hold but it should give a small idea whats involved.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523009

The 6bt is a tough fit. It does require a lot of firewall modification. Plus IMO the 6bt is too heavy for a stock C10. I feel that 1 ton (C30) suspension is almost a must for the 6bt.

However a 4bt should fit nicely and work well with a C10. From what I understand the 4bt does not need any firewall modification. Just my .02 cents worth.

Also here is a link to another thread asking the same question for his 62

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=687424

12-24-2015, 11:59 AM	#1
62 bigwindow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mocksville NC Posts: 824	Cummins swap into 65 C10?? Have been looking through pages and pages and haven't located any info or pics of anyone who has done the swap I feel sure several have installed the 5.9 into a 60 model truck and was looking for advice or feedback before I commit to it myself.. thanks guys

12-24-2015, 12:06 PM	#2
Mathew21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,190	Re: Cummins swap into 65 C10?? Try in the diesel sub forum. Good luck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=240 __________________ It only has original paint once

12-24-2015, 12:24 PM	#3
BigSix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD/VA/PA Or Inbetween Posts: 412	Re: Cummins swap into 65 C10?? Currently buttoning up a 4 cylinder swap.

12-25-2015, 12:33 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Cummins swap into 65 C10?? I believe the 6BT will require some serious firewall modification. There are a thread here somewhere where a member is installing a 6BT into his C30 panel. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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