1985 suburban diesel 6.2 Qs . Im new , just registered 8/18/2012

[Oldpackard]

Hi there , I have a 85 suburban with the 6.2 diesel that i just bought but it is wrecked and I'd like to know if the engine and tranny can fit a 1988 crew cab dually gas truck . If the engine and trans can fit I'll worry about the rest , Thanks everyone .

 

[WarWagon]

Yes it will fit. Pull the oil pan and look for mains cracks before investing 10 cents into the 6.2 swap.

 

[just a number]

do the crack check. it's easy to do now and can save a lot of extra work later. as far as the fit it was one of the options for the crew cab. there is no real size difference between the 6.2 and a 350 small block.

what transmission are you going to use? mostly just curious.

is the crew cab engine/drive train still in it?

 

[Oldpackard]

I was thinking the suburban but is one stronger ? The dually had a bad 350 engine . By the way , if the engine checks out how many miles can you expect out of a 6.2 with good maintenance . Thanks

 

[just a number]

not so much as stronger but the overall wheelbase is different. the crew cab is 163/164.3""(depending on where you look) compared to the 129.5 of the burb.

a good 6.2 should hit the 300K mile mark.

here's some good reading to help you evaluate your 6.2 before you get started.

http://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/sh...ntial-Addition-To-Your-Stable-of-Diesel-Rides

 

[3500GMC]

Shift points (trans governor) and torque converter will be very different between the two.

What's the fate of the wrecked 'burb?

 

[just a number]

what trans come out of the burb?