Toby Cashion
diesel racer
i got a 3.07 or 3.08 ring and pinion from a 89 non i/c auto truck with a dana 70 if your interested... are the carriers the same?
1978 Chevy Shortbed 12valve
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Dazed&Confused
Surfing my own world
You have a pm.
Looks good so far , what engine mounts and crossmember did you use. I'm in the process of a 12v swap into my K5, your setup seems to be further forward and maybe higher then mine. Did you have to ditch the factory front crossmember (where the proportioning valve used to mount), I know my setup is really close to it.
Kick
Chevy Cummins
Thanks. I made the mounts. I used the factory pirch unbolted them and moved them foward and welded them in place. I also had to remove the crossmember where the brake lines are. I am going to put a piece of tubing back in where it went. I will take more pics as i progress.
I also had to notch the frame for the ac compressor to have room.
I also had to notch the frame for the ac compressor to have room.
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Cool, I was wondering how you would have managed to be able to keep the front x member. I built my own under engine crossmember, welded the factory perches in as well and used a set of mounts I copied from another conversion I had seen. Oh and I ended up boxing the front half of the frame as well, mainly due to the lift and possible twisting issues with 1000+ ftlb's on tap.
I need to update my build but if you ever get bored you can check it out over at CK5, mine is an 86 K5 , I went full convertible, using a 75 top and windshield frame, D60 in the front, 14 bolt rear, ~8" lift and will be on 40's. I'm running a 94 12 valve and a NV4500, hoping to be in the 450+ hp range when it's all said and done.
Here's a link to mine. 86 K5 - with a Cummins swap - CK5 Blazer Forums
I need to update my build but if you ever get bored you can check it out over at CK5, mine is an 86 K5 , I went full convertible, using a 75 top and windshield frame, D60 in the front, 14 bolt rear, ~8" lift and will be on 40's. I'm running a 94 12 valve and a NV4500, hoping to be in the 450+ hp range when it's all said and done.
Here's a link to mine. 86 K5 - with a Cummins swap - CK5 Blazer Forums
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Thanks ! Progress has been really slow lately, between my family, work, and the wonderful heat wave.
Yours should be a blast to drive, as light as it should be, traction may be a problem
There are a few of us at CK with Cummins powered rigs, there's and awesome coil- over, 4 linked 4bt K5 , a few cummins crews and a couple of us with 6bt K5's .
I'll definitely keep up on your build, I keep thinking how cool a 4bt powered 2wd short bed would be for a daily commuter !
rileydsking
New member
in pic 018 it looks like you live in the jungle
bmarlatt
Mirrors Down
I've only seen the 3.42 in a 12 bolt... and that was after it put a tooth from the ring gear through the cover. That was in a 79 with a 4bt dropped in it in 91.
Back on topic nice build, I've been wanting to do something like this with grandad's 79 long bed, only it started life with a 5.7 diesel.
Kick
Chevy Cummins
Thanks. I gotta say things have been real smooth so far other than the heat.
The next project will be in the winter for sure.
Dazed&Confused
Surfing my own world
bmarlatt
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Google sure beats junk yard diving lol, last time I was looking for a 3.42 was in like 01-02ish we didn't have internet at the farm at the time.
Dazed&Confused
Surfing my own world
I hear ya. I still junk yard dive all the time myself.
