Old engines from Brunswick Diesels,,,,

I won't be going back there until Monday. You could ring 'em on 08 97261431 -ask for Greg.

Bilbo

Was reading a truck mag the other night and found a place that sells the td42t for about $4k, not sure what accessories would be on that......
NickR

Yea, it was for a mate.

I got a price from Perth (brunswick themselves) for the kit to do it myself.
You would be AMAZED at the price difference.

so it maybe happening yet :D :D :D

Truckster, had a look at those Duramax Chevvies from Suburban Imports, very interesting (and only a grand more than the 6.5)

Just got off the blower to a mate of mine who lives in Colorado and has a late model Chev pickup with the Duramax and six speed auto. Had a chip, 5" exhaust, intake and a few other bits and pieces fitted a while back and got another 180 horsies out it. He reckons he can spool the turbo up on the brake and at full song off the mark it will smoke up both tyres for a hundred yards. Not bad for a heavy diesel work ute. he likes his toys and thinks the Duramax is simply the ducks guts. Stock standard they'd still have to provide big petrol V8 performance with the economy benefits of a diesel.

Might be worth enquiring about a more up to date Chev transplant if the costs are similar.

BTW, if it's not a rude question, what's the DIY kit worth?

V8 Diesel,
Only a grand more!!!??? Why the hell aren't Brunswick using these motors? Maybe they're exy to rebuild and would definantly be more complicated. Still you think if they could be had for a decent price they'd at least do them as well?

When I got a quote off Brunswick, I got a breakdown and basically I could save about $2500 by doing it myself? Hardley worth the hassle I figured.
Matt

Just got a reply a few minutes ago to a previous post on this subject. Apparently they are simply too big.

Bugger

Post number is 32839 if you want to follow it up TroopyTracker.

Duramax' are 5inches too long for GU/GQ..

they are also turbo, which isnt recommended for autos over here.

Also teh alison auto, good luck fitting that under a 75/80/100 or GU/GQ etc!

V8 and Truckster,
Thanks for that, shame though. Not sure if long term reliablity of stock driveline would be to great anyways with that sort of mumbo under the right foot. Back to the 6.5 option.
Matt