dbrannon79
I'm getting there!
Hello all, I figured I would start a new thread for me to gather as much needed information as I can along with looking for what parts I would need in order to convert my DS4 over to a DB2. this way when I hopefully get the donor 6.2 I have running and ready along with when the time comes that my current 6.5 with almost 300k finally gives up I can get this done all at the same time.
with the recent scare my truck gave me with the rocker arm shaft bolt backing out of the head, making me think the engine had given up, it has gotten me thinking about the future of my truck. thoughts have gone through my head about the DS4 IP not knowing how much longer it will last along with if anything else going wrong with the engine.
for those who might no know, my current setup is a 1995 3500 long bed crew cab two wheel drive truck with the 4l80e trans. all old school OBD1 system.
I have a 6.2l sitting on the engine stand which has a DB2 IP that I know nothing about, the engine is complete with the intake, turbo (no vacuum actuator style), thermostat crossover, throttle cable bracket, exhaust manifolds, water pump, and alternator all still attached to the engine. I could theoretically do very little to have this engine run on the stand. this engine does not have any CPS on the timing cover, only a couple of coolant sensors on it as it came from a truck with a manual trans.
as for the truck side of things, I know I need a way to control the transmission along with finding a cable style throttle pedal and cable for it. I have no idea if I can use any of the existing sensors on my truck or wiring to connect a factory TCM or if I will need to go with the EZ-TCU route. ether way I know it's gonna be a large expense of which I can't afford all at once. So I guess I need to start looking for parts along with asking some questions hoping some of you guys who have done these conversions will chime in, maybe some will even have some pieces here and there I may need.
to start off with, Sensors needed, I recall Will saying something about using the CPS for the TCM. I think the one on my 6.5 is a two wire, but I'm not sure. I assume I will need to swap over timing covers and install the CPS wheel on the crank. I will have to look, but I don't think there is a TPS on the IP, not sure if there is a place to mount one ether. I assume there is a bracket of sorts I might need for that?
Here is a parts list I think I will need
1. TCM with ether connector pigtails or a harness made for a two wheel drive truck.
2. Throttle pedal ( will one from a gas truck work? if so what year range should I look for? )
3. Throttle cable ( I have heard finding one for a diesel will be like finding a needle in a hay stack, I might have to get creative with my DIY skills )
4. TPS sensor and bracket ( I will look to see for certain the IP I have doesn't have one )
Please chime in with any info to help along with if I will need other parts for the conversion.
with the recent scare my truck gave me with the rocker arm shaft bolt backing out of the head, making me think the engine had given up, it has gotten me thinking about the future of my truck. thoughts have gone through my head about the DS4 IP not knowing how much longer it will last along with if anything else going wrong with the engine.
for those who might no know, my current setup is a 1995 3500 long bed crew cab two wheel drive truck with the 4l80e trans. all old school OBD1 system.
I have a 6.2l sitting on the engine stand which has a DB2 IP that I know nothing about, the engine is complete with the intake, turbo (no vacuum actuator style), thermostat crossover, throttle cable bracket, exhaust manifolds, water pump, and alternator all still attached to the engine. I could theoretically do very little to have this engine run on the stand. this engine does not have any CPS on the timing cover, only a couple of coolant sensors on it as it came from a truck with a manual trans.
as for the truck side of things, I know I need a way to control the transmission along with finding a cable style throttle pedal and cable for it. I have no idea if I can use any of the existing sensors on my truck or wiring to connect a factory TCM or if I will need to go with the EZ-TCU route. ether way I know it's gonna be a large expense of which I can't afford all at once. So I guess I need to start looking for parts along with asking some questions hoping some of you guys who have done these conversions will chime in, maybe some will even have some pieces here and there I may need.
to start off with, Sensors needed, I recall Will saying something about using the CPS for the TCM. I think the one on my 6.5 is a two wire, but I'm not sure. I assume I will need to swap over timing covers and install the CPS wheel on the crank. I will have to look, but I don't think there is a TPS on the IP, not sure if there is a place to mount one ether. I assume there is a bracket of sorts I might need for that?
Here is a parts list I think I will need
1. TCM with ether connector pigtails or a harness made for a two wheel drive truck.
2. Throttle pedal ( will one from a gas truck work? if so what year range should I look for? )
3. Throttle cable ( I have heard finding one for a diesel will be like finding a needle in a hay stack, I might have to get creative with my DIY skills )
4. TPS sensor and bracket ( I will look to see for certain the IP I have doesn't have one )
Please chime in with any info to help along with if I will need other parts for the conversion.