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  1. 09-03-2009, 02:11 PM #1
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    8.1 engine swap

    i have a chance to buy a 2002 yukon that has a 8.1 l engine is it possible or worth swapping with my 2000 ss ls1 new to chevy would appreciate knowledge ,
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  2. 09-03-2009, 02:59 PM #2
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    8.1? what motor is that?
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  3. 09-03-2009, 03:08 PM #3
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    I believe its a 502 CI. Not 100% sure though.
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    as far as i know the 8.1 was used in HD trucks/ RVs / tow trucks / stuff like that, its the biggest GAS engine GM offers i think
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  5. 09-03-2009, 03:30 PM #5
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    8.1 is a 496 and is the last Big Block GM had. Its a big block so it might not fit too well in your SS.
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  6. 09-03-2009, 05:20 PM #6
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    cutlass is right its a 496ci. I have one in my 2500hd with a 6speed . I doubt it would ever fit (its huge). It would crush your springs and the cooling system would never work right. sounds pretty cool though
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  7. 09-03-2009, 07:11 PM #7
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    Off topic, but would a duramax fit in our cars. I can get one for not a bad price. Could you imagine how fucking cool that would be......a turbo diesel camaro ss
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    Quote Originally Posted by blackSS01 View Post
    Off topic, but would a duramax fit in our cars. I can get one for not a bad price. Could you imagine how fucking cool that would be......a turbo diesel camaro ss
    LOL that would be bad ass but you would need a lighter diesel.
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  9. 09-04-2009, 07:00 AM #9
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    I know there's a LT1 style Camaro with a turbo diesel in it ... 6.5ltr with 4l80E and Holeset turbo ...
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  10. 09-05-2009, 11:16 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by That Guy 2-1 View Post
    I know there's a LT1 style Camaro with a turbo diesel in it ... 6.5ltr with 4l80E and Holeset turbo ...

    Why would you want an f-body to sound like a truck??
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  11. 09-05-2009, 01:06 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Z28_Driver View Post

    Why would you want an f-body to sound like a truck??
    how about a 'vette?
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  12. 09-05-2009, 05:17 PM #12
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    That is a really bad idea
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  13. 09-05-2009, 05:26 PM #13
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    Custom headers and a motor plate and it'll fit in there. Here Richie's (Stein?) 632...
    http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...8/IMGP0386.jpg
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  14. 09-05-2009, 05:58 PM #14
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    Because a turbo diesel would murder almost every car on this board apart if it was in a F-Body. Weight wouldn't really matter straight line but would hurt the car in corners. It would be sooooooo bad ass!!!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by That Guy 2-1 View Post
    Custom headers and a motor plate and it'll fit in there. Here Richie's (Stein?) 632...
    http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...8/IMGP0386.jpg
    Yeah, custom headers and a motor plate and there you have it.
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    do some frame mods, and imagine seeing an f-body haul a HUGE trailer down the freeway.
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    I once had a friend who put a 454 out of a Suburban into an s10. Great idea in theory, not so great in execution. You don't go very fast in a straight line if you can't get the tires to connect with the pavement.

    Are there any videos of large bore diesels in F-bodies or vettes that are actually under power and not just idiling down a road?
    That I would like to see.
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