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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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okay iv had my 96 country for a while and once the motor craps on me i was kinda wanting to do a 6.2L swap in it, im a HUGE chevy fan and id just like to hear your guys opinion on that, and also if you think it would fit and how expensive it would be
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Moved to Chat since this isnt an ongoing build.

Cost will depend on your cost of materials. What will the motor cost? Do you have one already? Does it need anything?

How good of a fabricator are you? Do you have any experience in the motor swap department? Will you have both full vehicles to work with?

If you already have all the parts, materials, and tools all the cost would be is labor...your time.

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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Oh, and anything can be done. Just a question of time and money.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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If you're going to do a diesel swap use a good one. The 6.2 is a turd. It's a converted gas motor and makes less horse power and torque than a 4L and weighs a lot more. Even if you put a turbo on it it's still a turd. I had one in a CUCV and hated it, swapped it for a 350 and felt like it doubled in power. The 6.5 is a little better but not much.
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