[THEFERMANATOR]

This is the thread that got me started on this project.

http://www.thedieselpageforums.com/t...ad.php?t=27851

And this is my second update on it.
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Well I worked on it again today and made a little progress. Here is the SUBURBAN stripped down and ready for some test fits.


Here's trial fit #1.


Here's trial fit #5 after several attempts of finding what had to be dropped and cut. Ended up having to remove the front differential, cutting the corner off of the passenger side engine mount pad on the frame, remove the bumper, and drop the steering linkage down.


Here's #7 where I actually got it somewhat close to where it should sit.


And on the 9th try I got it somewhat mocked in and was able to do some test fitting and clearance checking.


Should be plenty of room to move the radiator back and put the intercooler up there as I have over 4 inches of clearance between the fan and radiator.


Unfortunately it looks like I will either have to lift the body 2 inches, OR hammer out the tranny tunnel a bit, possibly switch over to the electric shift transfer case as the shift linkage is RIGHT against the tranny, cut part of the oil pan out and make a notch in it in the front to clear the steering linkage, hammer part of the oil pan in by the differential mounts, and do some more clearancing on the mount pads as to gain some clearance between the block and mount pads. This is a TIGHT fit, but looks doable. The hood will also be tight down to the engine at the compressor it looks like. I was able to get the transmission crossmember and mount in, but the tranny is touching the trans tunnel as it sits now. I'll try and get some more pics of how it fits tommorrow, after 7 hours of putting the engine in and out I was WHIPPED!