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12-28-2007, 09:49 PM
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Elcova Newbie
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Hi..new with some questions...
Hi, my name is Daniel and just registered here. I am hoping to become a H1 owner any day now. Here is the scoop:
My friend is selling me his 1995 H1 gasser but the engine is passing water through it, so I would need to put a new/rebuilt engine in it. I really dont like gassers anyway and was thinking of putting in a diesel. I am new to these H1s and slowly learning as I read more and more about them. Is it possible to put in a DURAMAX 6.6 diesel engine in this h1? If so, what other modifications will I need? Tranny? Harnesses? Please help me, I really dont think I can pass up this deal.
Just in case you are wondering, he is selling it to me for $15k because he has way too much money and really dont care for this truck anymore since he has 2 other H1 trucks. So $15K is pretty good even though it needs fixing, no? Thanx for your help guys.
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12-28-2007, 10:24 PM
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Re: Hi..new with some questions...
Ok, just found out that the D-MAX idea is somewhat expensive.
I found a 6.5 Detroit turbo diesel engine for $3k but I need to go and see it in person still. If its good then I think thats a good deal, but what are the expected modifications to swap out the gasser and put this turbo diesel in?
I will concider keeping the "gasser" as long as its known to be a good engine. How much MPG should I see with a gasser? What mods can I do to the gasser? How high maintenance are these trucks? (this is a wagon style, btw.) Please, any info is gladly taken and greatly appreciated. thanx for taking your time to help me.
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12-28-2007, 10:28 PM
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Hummer Veteran
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Santa Barbara, Calif.
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Re: Hi..new with some questions...
Hi, the Duramax/ally trany combo will not fit unless U put a 2 body lift on the H1 . A rebuilt diesel eng. would be an 1/8 the cost and should fit.
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12-29-2007, 12:25 AM
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Re: Hi..new with some questions...
Do you want to do the conversion yourself, or have someone else do it? If you want to have a pro do it there is a broad price range. I would recommend John Goodwin for that job. He does H1 D-max's for 25K (starting) with about a month turn around time. As far as what you'll need: Pretty much everything. Converting from a gasser to a diesel is gonna be a bitch. I dont think I would bother converting it myself.
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12-29-2007, 03:41 AM
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Elcova Newbie
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Re: Hi..new with some questions...
i decided to stay with the gasser engine and fix it. I might even concider getting a 383 long block. I am having a mechanic do everything, I do not know how to all of this that well, lol. Any info you can share?
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12-29-2007, 06:06 AM
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Re: Hi..new with some questions...
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Originally Posted by drbalazo
i decided to stay with the gasser engine and fix it. I might even concider getting a 383 long block. I am having a mechanic do everything, I do not know how to all of this that well, lol. Any info you can share?
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I'd throw a 383 in there. The gassers were considered to be a bit anemic, so a bit of extra power would not hurt. What else would you like to know?
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12-30-2007, 03:22 AM
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Re: Hi..new with some questions...
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Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147
I'd throw a 383 in there. The gassers were considered to be a bit anemic, so a bit of extra power would not hurt. What else would you like to know?
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hmm since I am concidering the 383, maybe some stronger engine internals and maybe a turbo? wacha think?
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