Dude - are you sure? A 6v53 Turbo makes 223 horses. If your 453 is making 225, you really do have a one of a kind..... I really think you're off by about 50 horses... a 453T usually makes 175 horse.
That's one extremely rare truck! 2-stroke Diesel engines like these are usually not offered in any full-size pickup nowadays...every Diesel engine, regardless of make, is 4-stroke.
one very intersting pair.. new body and electronics.. and old tech 2 stroke.. nicely done and well.. points for the odd ball lol most people put a 453T or engines of sorts in old like 1976 GMC's and chevs and things of that nature.. but this is the 1st "newer" truck ive seen this done to
@Grigg3 Do you know if the 4bt forum talks about putting a 5 or six speed manual behind a 4-53t? I was wanting to go with mechanical injector pump and without the electronics.
@Grigg3 Many kindest thanks!!! I am a member of the forum and now that I have seen a detroit in a truck with the "jakes", I wanted to set one up with a 5 or six speed manual in a similar fashion to the 6bts with their nv4500..
My friend bought a 6v53 from Leid a while back. Were putting it in a K5 Blazer. Were doing the swap ourselves because they want a little too much money to install it for us. were having some trouble finding a bellhousing to connect the 6v53 to the New Process transmission
Hello, I'm the guy with the DD rat rod and I had the same problem until I found Phoenix Casting & Machine . They have a website and probably have the adaptors right in stock to mount up your eng/trans. You might have to use their adaptors and some easy to get bellhousing. I used a small block ford bellhousing and clutch...worked just fine.
@mhauer01 I just found out today that Leid found a bellhousing and clutch to link the two together. The Timberjack log skidders in the 70s used a 353, 453 and some used the 6v53 connected to the same new process transmission. Its my friends truck and we should be going this weekend to get the stuff. i will post a vid when its finished but it wont be any time soon.
OSUOiler.....I friggin' tried EVERYTHING to get a C-7 in a 79 F-250 ranger Lariet...I even lifted the thing as much as the law would let me.....still couldn't get it in there....great job on this swap!!! I loe seeing something other than a 6BT swapped into a newer vehicle !!!! 5*'s!
It's a two stroke so it puts out roughly twice the power for the displacement, It's about equivalent to a 4L 4 stroke diesel. Definately less power than the Duramax though.
Alright, this is just too incredibly freakin awesome. I looked at the webshots. We have absolutely got to see more video of this. This totally beats the hell out of my 76 GMC with 453-T. Computer controls on a 2 stroke detroit. I honestly thought I would NEVER see the day. That is just too cool. Although I like not having any electronics on mine, that is still just amazing!
Fuck a Duramax crap engine. This is what Chevy and GMC should be putting in their diesel trucks....some true, tried and tested and pure American. Not that jap crap Dura-Bull
I was just along for the ride, and very impressed, they did a great job and it runs and drives well, and quite too, but still enough of the Detroit music to let you know what's under the hood.
Thats SO awesome!! Great work! More vids please. I bet you get some weird look from diesel guys who expect a Duramax noise from the GMC 2500, but here a Detroit Diesel!
@studeystudebaker50 Gives you better performance. governs how much fuel is "squirt" into the chambers. Optimizes the transmission's shift points for the most efficient gear at whatever throttle position. It also learns a driver's driving habits and optimizes itself for the most efficient running with said driver. it also acts as a self diagnostics tool and makes setting up and tuning the engine and transmission performance easier and better, There's more to it....somebody else will say them
man thats cool. maybe it would be more convincing if they wound that thing up!
ihavethesickness 1 week ago
Grigg3. Do you know anyone who has a nice detroit powered 4x4 truck forsale? ThX
VitaminC440 1 month ago
What does it cost to build this setup?
VitaminC440 1 month ago
Is this real
dontstreetrace 2 months ago
@dontstreetrace
Is what real? it's a running driving truck yes. But GM didn't build it that way and Detroit didn't build the DDEC 4-53T either, both are conversions
Grigg3 2 months ago
@kenfo0 I didn't think you really needed a reason to put a 2-stroke diesel in other than "I like the sound" :P I think the swap is super cool.
DJPyromancer 8 months ago
Didn't know Detroit made a DDEC 4-53T
donnactrc 9 months ago
@donnactrc
They didn't..
Grigg3 8 months ago
Was that truck originally a diesel or a gas, I would love to get and old 70's or 80's Chevy and put a 4-53 in it.
danraich 11 months ago
@danraich It looks like it was a gas truck, the tach goes too high for a diesel.
dakotamcatee 4 weeks ago
This truck is awesome. And I'm a Ford truck guy
bigassfordsd 11 months ago
@Grigg3 werd!
skeezix91 11 months ago
Can they DDEC a 4-71? they write the programs I'm thinking?
copperheadmarine 1 year ago
Dude - are you sure? A 6v53 Turbo makes 223 horses. If your 453 is making 225, you really do have a one of a kind..... I really think you're off by about 50 horses... a 453T usually makes 175 horse.
joedrummer2010 1 year ago
how did we get the tachometer to work???
novachevyguy 1 year ago
That's one extremely rare truck! 2-stroke Diesel engines like these are usually not offered in any full-size pickup nowadays...every Diesel engine, regardless of make, is 4-stroke.
mrceleb2006 1 year ago
@mrceleb2006 of course its rare, its home made
treeclimberdave 1 year ago
@treeclimberdave I see. Thanks for the info.
mrceleb2006 1 year ago
one very intersting pair.. new body and electronics.. and old tech 2 stroke.. nicely done and well.. points for the odd ball lol most people put a 453T or engines of sorts in old like 1976 GMC's and chevs and things of that nature.. but this is the 1st "newer" truck ive seen this done to
gizmo98550 1 year ago
The electronics work involved here makes me ashamed at being able to build wiring harnesses for efi engines. Ive even wired up series 60's, but DAMN.
everything here is right. The gauges, the motor, the tranny. FLAWLESS!
psychotikpaisano 1 year ago
@Grigg3 Do you know if the 4bt forum talks about putting a 5 or six speed manual behind a 4-53t? I was wanting to go with mechanical injector pump and without the electronics.
fmagalhaes1521 1 year ago
@fmagalhaes1521
It does, go have a look and see what you can learn
Grigg3 1 year ago
@Grigg3 Many kindest thanks!!! I am a member of the forum and now that I have seen a detroit in a truck with the "jakes", I wanted to set one up with a 5 or six speed manual in a similar fashion to the 6bts with their nv4500..
fmagalhaes1521 1 year ago
Wow, awesome sounding truck! I do prefer stick, but that allison auto dose make it sound like it belongs in there!
SuperMerlinMan 1 year ago
Can they produce codes for other ddec conversions?
gabrielallred1 1 year ago
Call and ask, They are in the diesel engine business, mostly two cycle Detroits, I bet they can help.
Grigg3 1 year ago
@Grigg3 What kind of mileage are you getting with this truck? thanks
nachos1990 11 months ago
My friend bought a 6v53 from Leid a while back. Were putting it in a K5 Blazer. Were doing the swap ourselves because they want a little too much money to install it for us. were having some trouble finding a bellhousing to connect the 6v53 to the New Process transmission
TwoStrokePower653 1 year ago
@TwoStrokePower653
Hello, I'm the guy with the DD rat rod and I had the same problem until I found Phoenix Casting & Machine . They have a website and probably have the adaptors right in stock to mount up your eng/trans. You might have to use their adaptors and some easy to get bellhousing. I used a small block ford bellhousing and clutch...worked just fine.
Mhauer01
mhauer01 1 year ago
@mhauer01 I just found out today that Leid found a bellhousing and clutch to link the two together. The Timberjack log skidders in the 70s used a 353, 453 and some used the 6v53 connected to the same new process transmission. Its my friends truck and we should be going this weekend to get the stuff. i will post a vid when its finished but it wont be any time soon.
TwoStrokePower653 1 year ago
A view of he Engine would be nice. V.
vaccumme 1 year ago
Read the info about the video for links to pictures
Grigg3 1 year ago
i respect your choice in engine but wheres the six speed manual.
chevroletTD 1 year ago
@chevroletTD
Again, it's not my truck.. they wanted an automatic in this one, and I think they've picked a good one for the job.
Grigg3 1 year ago
OSUOiler.....I friggin' tried EVERYTHING to get a C-7 in a 79 F-250 ranger Lariet...I even lifted the thing as much as the law would let me.....still couldn't get it in there....great job on this swap!!! I loe seeing something other than a 6BT swapped into a newer vehicle !!!! 5*'s!
fuddmethen 2 years ago
Brilliant!
kmrjeep 2 years ago
lied is a good shop an omg ur truck is awsome
TheFireman203 2 years ago
this thing sounds like it's got a miniature 8V71T in it. :-)
kalanike 2 years ago
This truck should be in the next Diesel Power Mag.
dewmellon 2 years ago 24
@dewmellon the 4-53 is only 2.1L engine- so it puts out less than 1/4 the power of the duramax- sounds cool though
Jthumper 1 year ago
@Jthumper
It's a two stroke so it puts out roughly twice the power for the displacement, It's about equivalent to a 4L 4 stroke diesel. Definately less power than the Duramax though.
mulberry3 1 year ago
@Jthumper Its about a 3.5L.
werdupboyee 1 year ago
How did they do it.
dewmellon 2 years ago
That is sweet man. Electronics on a 2 stroke that rocks.
dewmellon 2 years ago 8
I've GOTTA SEE MORE!!!
RustyCarnahan 2 years ago
Alright, this is just too incredibly freakin awesome. I looked at the webshots. We have absolutely got to see more video of this. This totally beats the hell out of my 76 GMC with 453-T. Computer controls on a 2 stroke detroit. I honestly thought I would NEVER see the day. That is just too cool. Although I like not having any electronics on mine, that is still just amazing!
dasani110 2 years ago
@dasani110
Yours was the best, until this! This conversion rules! Of course, the cost of even a used Allison is HI$. Much less the DD"E"C setup. ö
pace1960 10 months ago
Amazing!!! Now I just want to see a Cat in a F-250!
OSUOiler 2 years ago
Oh My God . there is a god out there and he has blessed us with the awesome Detroit diesel 2 stroke with added computer technology.
This is the most awesome thing i have seen in a long time.
CUTCAT55 2 years ago
Excellent Job on the Electronic control conversion. i would just LOVE to see more of this done
MattytheDem 2 years ago
Iam green with envy! this is how light duty trucks should be made in America!! V.
vaccumme 2 years ago 3
how does it do on the highway. it looks like it might be geared kinda low
nachos1990 2 years ago
Does just fine,
They did swap rear axle gears for faster ones, and if down the road decide that's still not fast enough the 6 speed (double overdrive) is an option.
Grigg3 2 years ago
Fuck a Duramax crap engine. This is what Chevy and GMC should be putting in their diesel trucks....some true, tried and tested and pure American. Not that jap crap Dura-Bull
6V92TA 2 years ago
Holy shit! That's AWESOME!
skeezix91 2 years ago
i want that truck
patriotsfz 2 years ago
This is how it shoud be done. Very cool.
MotelCambodia 2 years ago
whaaaaattttt! griig, that i sawesome! I'm going to have to give these guys a call sometime... is that you driving? What did you think of it?
poppiesrule 2 years ago
I was just along for the ride, and very impressed, they did a great job and it runs and drives well, and quite too, but still enough of the Detroit music to let you know what's under the hood.
Grigg3 2 years ago
did thay talk about the cost of this conversion and whether they'd do it again for a customer?
poppiesrule 2 years ago
I didn't ask.
And I'm pretty sure they'd do it again for a genuinely interested customer, give them a call if you are.
Grigg3 2 years ago
Thats SO awesome!! Great work! More vids please. I bet you get some weird look from diesel guys who expect a Duramax noise from the GMC 2500, but here a Detroit Diesel!
Xx69roadrunnerxX 2 years ago
amazing-smooth quite,225 +why have 8 ,4 is putting out all the powder you would ever need,what exactly is the electronics doing ?
studeystudebaker50 2 years ago
@studeystudebaker50 Gives you better performance. governs how much fuel is "squirt" into the chambers. Optimizes the transmission's shift points for the most efficient gear at whatever throttle position. It also learns a driver's driving habits and optimizes itself for the most efficient running with said driver. it also acts as a self diagnostics tool and makes setting up and tuning the engine and transmission performance easier and better, There's more to it....somebody else will say them
6V92TA 2 years ago
How did they put electronic controls on it did they modify the system from a 6v53 or something?
024reredrum 2 years ago
Started with a 4-71TI DDEC system.
If you have a serial number for a 6V53TI DDEC (military only) that would be helpful?
Grigg3 2 years ago
Sorry I don't have the serial number. By the way how is the 48 Chevy coming along?
024reredrum 2 years ago
cool
kgriggs75 2 years ago