Has anyone actually put a duramax in?

[RCKSTR]

I am well prepared for the wiring and ECM/BCM issues, as well as driveshafts, exhaust, transfercase and tranny, intercooler and rad, intercooler piping etc. The unknown for me is the firewall clearance and the transmission tunnel clearance.. I hear they may need some massaging... You bet when I get it started there will be a full thread with detailed pics!

[timgco]

...and a 2.5" body lift. There is a local guy that has the conversion done. I think he had his done in KS for around 28K otd with power upgrades.

[RCKSTR]

all the ones i've seen do not have a body lift, Im assuming if I did a body lift, I would not need to clearance the firewall or tranny tunnel...might be a much better way of going, thanks for the idea

[IRA51]

the cost is the problem .

[RCKSTR]

Thats why Im going to do it myself. Will keep everyone updated, wont be starting for a while, going to try to plan it all out ahead of time so fewer headaches. If anyone thinks of anything in the meantime, let me know.

[HumminNBoatin']

I beg of you to lead the way so when Its my time I have a clue what I am doing.

[IRA51]

You will realy need to know what your doing . this is no easy swap and what you will need most is a boat load of money . it will also go over budget and take a lot longer than you figure . there is a very good reason GM did not make a D max H2 . if you have to have one no matter what it cost ,then go for it but it will be expensive as hell even if you do all the work yourself .