Does anyone think the Duramax would fit in a 96 Fleetwood? How bad would the engine mounts likely be considering that engine bolts into the trucks the same as the smallblock... Yes, I want to convert to diesel.

There is another member here who is putting a diesel in his '94 Fleetwood.

Are you doing it for the mileage/durability? Diesel is expensive and wouldn't that motor cause the car to be front heavy?

The Duramax is one heavy engine. You would need to seriously beef up the front end to keep it all aligned and riding right.

You will definately need some sort of heavy duty spring, possibly from a truck. You will also have to change the sway bar to accomodate for the extra weight. Possible brake upgrade.

It sounds like it should be a fun project. As stated before, someone else is doing this sort of swap.

Check this link out to get more insight: http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/chevy/0707dp_1965_chevy_impala_ss_duramax/index.html

Some of the students at the Technical college I go did that to a 95 Brougham in 2001. They took the engine and transmission from a 2000 Silverado. They wrapped the fuel lines and tank in electric heat wrap and ran it on used vegetable oil.

Some of the students at the Technical college I go did that to a 95 Brougham in 2001. They took the engine and transmission from a 2000 Silverado. They wrapped the fuel lines and tank in electric heat wrap and ran it on used vegetable oil.

Now that's a worthwhile project. :2thumbs:

Not cost effective but should be very rare

A true car enthusiast does not worry about cost!!