Hi..new with some questions...

[drbalazo]

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.

[drbalazo]

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.

[cow boy]

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.

[ssgharkness020147]

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.

[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?

[ssgharkness020147]

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?

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?

[drbalazo]

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?

hmm since I am concidering the 383, maybe some stronger engine internals and maybe a turbo? wacha think?

[ssgharkness020147]

I think a built 383 is the way to go, something built for torque. If you could get 350 hp with 500 lbs/tq you'd be set. Though a turbo would be cool I think you will run in to far too many issues making it fit. On my TD the turbo is mounted at the rear of the engine in the center of the block, this is because there is no room to fit it in the front. Maybe someone could do it, or a pro-charger??? Either way, I think a built of NA engine could give you enough balls.