My current project

[THEFERMANATOR]

And I was asked on the other forum things I would have done differently, this is a short compilation.

First I would do a 2" body lift and raise the engine up 1". Second I would move the torsion bar crossmember back 1" like the guys who do CUMMINS swaps do and then slide the assembly back 1". After doing this swap I would do the dash swap with it if I ever did another. The custom TCM and other hassles isn't worth it. If somebody could make an interface box to allow tow/haul mode like the factory did with the BCM then I would go this route like I did. The DURAMAX intercooler does fit after MASSIVE amounts of radiator support work, but I think a modified CUMMINS IC would be a better option like BIGLEY did with his. Any way you slice it this is NOT an easy swap, and you WILL encounter MANY hurdles and challenges. And don't try to always take what seems like the easy way out as in the end it could bite you in the but. I encountered this with the power steering lines, fuel lines, and trans cooler lines. I ended up going with AN lines for the tranny, and the good hard nylon cored with cotton wrapped fuel lines, and mixing and matching the power steering lines.

And a donor vehicle is a MUST in my opinion. You will be pulling your hair out trying to piece evrything together from one of the EBAY deals. Also a newer SUBURBAN would be a MUCH better option to do this swap as the wiring is almost plug and play for most everything in it.

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Well after fighting with PENSACOLA DIESEL remans for almost 2 months of the engine not running right, I went and bit the bullet and bought a set of GM remans. Now she RUN'S. So here's a copy of my latest post about it now that I'm almost finished up with it.

Since it's about 95% done now I took some pics for the insurance company today and figured I would put em here as well. I still have to finish up the air filter mount, put yet another shift shaft seal in the tranny(can't figure out why it is fine for a few eeks then starts leaking, this will be the 3rd seal) and get the windshield leak fixed. Most of the front end is back on and it's in mostly driveable condition as well though and waiting for insurance and a tag so I can go break her in a bit.

[Blue_Runner]

Is that a K&N air filter? I just cleaned and re-oiled mine on my white '96 GMC 2-door Yukon. Looks A LOT like your burban! I'm hoping to see my gas mileage get better......seems to be working!

Nice job! And pics Even though I'm not mechanically inclined and could only understand about 1/4 of what you were talking about!

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It's a AFE PRO DRY S filter that uses no oil and filters better than most oiled filters do. If theres any questions feel fee to ask, I can break it down for yeah quite a bit. I just got through playing with my EFILIVE and my 1st custom tune. I have a few issues in it to work out, but let's just say this thing wil flat out MOVE!

[lumberslinger178]

frem you have a gift.....

[willy]

the beast has risen, long live the beast

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After posting this earlier I went out and loaded in a tune I built with EFILIVE for the engine, let's just say that an extra 50-60HP makes a WORLD of difference. It still runs with zero smoke, but will flat scoot right along for a big ole beast.