Anyone ventured to a duramax in the 60?

[wingysataday]

They are awesome motors and would kick ass in a 60. I was thinking of going that way in the future? Is it possible? Will the stock tranny hang?

 

[89s rule]

Dunno if it will work, but several cummings have been done with severl write ups on here. Looks sweet. I would also be curious as to if a Powerstroke would work as well? Mainly just curious as I love the 3fe auto combo

 

[Waggoner5]

That conversion is being worked on as we speak in Aus. in an 80 series. I see no reason why a Duramax would not fit. It is dimensionally smaller than a BBC and I know that fits. The only issue I see is the intercooler. Do it and make sure and take notes.
Gary

 

[wingysataday]

I looked on ebay and there are like 5 duramax motors some for only $3500

 

[gnx7]

There is a build up on a 6BT from a full size Dodge going in a 60. It should have plenty of power with 400ft/lbs essentially off idle stock.

Duramax would be cool. I know some of the earlier models had problems with injectors/fuel rail leaking.... Lots of electronics to incorporate... but that Alison 5speed auto would be great in an FJ60. Wonder how long the stock diffs would last?

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Hey 89, no offence but there is no "G" in Cummins.

I'd guess that the "Mini Max" is to new an engine (read costly) to have somebody putting one in a 60 quite yet.

Just an idea.

 

[89s rule]

Hey 89, no offence but there is no "G" in Cummins.

I'd guess that the "Mini Max" is to new an engine (read costly) to have somebody putting one in a 60 quite yet.

Just an idea.

Thanks HZJ60 Guy, I could never spell and I guess that shows my ignorance fro diesels as well. Although I think they are cool as junk. And would love to be able to make my own fuel! But I have no idea on anything about a diesel.