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Making a 87 chevy van diesel - 12/31/2007 5:20:43 PM

bluevanacd2005

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I have a 1987 chevy van ("chevy van 10"), and it has a 305 in it right now. I want to put a diesel engine in it. Trouble is I have no idea what kind to begin looking for. I need to know what might bolt up to the same automatic transmission a 305 does. I was looking for something like an inline four cylinder diesel.

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RE: Making a 87 chevy van diesel - 1/7/2008 2:58:16 PM

pontiacmrc1

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It would litterally be a pain in the as* to convert this vehicle to a diesel. You'd have to change the fuel pump, tank, and what ever electronics are in the van. To save yourself, go out and buy a diesel van.

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RE: Making a 87 chevy van diesel - 1/14/2008 5:58:45 PM

bluevanacd2005

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quote:

It would litterally be a pain in the as* to convert this vehicle to a diesel.

Depends on how you look at it..... I see it as a fun weekend project. (long weekend though).

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You'd have to change the fuel pump, tank, and what ever electronics are in the van.

Thats just the start... Need to change the brake booster too, and the radiator. I've been looking at a 6.2L diesel. It's supposed to bolt up to the 700R4 trans that my van has in it. Dunno how the torque converter and engine mounts would work out though.

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