94 Silverado 2wd Cummins project

[James silverado]

I’m building a 1994 Silverado crew cab 2 wheel drive 6.5 installing a 1989 Cummins ve 727 trans with a duramax rad and intercooler. I’m having a hard time getting info and parts for engine and trans mounts, and want to use Gm a/c and alternator, I’d appreciate any info and help.

 

[MrMarty51]

Hello James, welcome to the forum.
I do know that there are kits available to install Cummins into tje GMT400 series. I dont remember the brand name of them though.
Someone I am sure will jump in with the information.

 

[MrMarty51]

Here is a nice thread to check out.

99 Suburban 6.5 to 5.9 Cummins Swap

I have a 1999 K1500 Suburban 6.5L Diesel I picked up Oct 2016. Plans from the start were solid axle swap, which I completed, and to clean it up all around. While I was collecting parts for the SAS, I rebuilt the entire front suspension: bushings, tie rods, idler, pitman, etc. It drove just OK...

www.thetruckstop.us

 

[FellowTraveler]

Diesel conversions fall under the prying eyes of the EPA "know epa requirements if any for your project"as it has generally become a NO NO these days, so don't become that epa sh__ magnent everyone talks about in the near future.
Some tid bits, using a three speed trans would require a very tall ring and pinion, the 47RH w/OD &TCC lockup is a much better choice.
The 5.9 Cummins peak torque is about 1.5k rpm while the 6.5 GM diesel peak torque is around 2.1k rpm.
Try 4BT dot com as the Cummins conversion is the hot topic there but in older vehicles.
Do not expect a conversion to be cheap unless you have the skillset required to fabricate as needed, otherwise searching the web will be a better bet than most diesel sites...