blowedupmotor87
1/2 ton status
Well, my motivation mainly comes from that we have 4 Dodge Cummins trucks, 2 7.3PSD Fords, and 2 LS powered GM's around here. A Dmax seems like the missing link.
But yeah, cool factor USED to be through the roof on a Cummins swap, now everyone is in on it and it's old news. Dmax swap is still somewhat new territory and cool factor is x10.
Like I said, it might be a while before I get this going. I completely restored my K5 throughout my 20's, and I turn 30 this year. Thinking the K30 will be my "car" accomplishment of my 30's. I will likely start next year some time, and do it in stages. First stage is getting it cut down and the bed done. That's cheap and easy. Then save up for the Dmax/Allison swap. That is going to be expensive, probably $15K. Paint and body $5-7K..., suspension/axles/tires/wheels....$7K.... this may take a while.
That's quite the fleet you've got there! Sounds like the Dmax will fit right in! Sweet! I followed your K5 build, you do great work, it ended up gorgeous!!!!!
