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Old 04-11-2013, 04:19 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
The axle swap is more focused on dependability and resistence to the heavier weight of a 4BT. A 4BT swap is not so much harder than a small-block Chevy swap, unless for the weight. I could suggest you to get some lighter engine, such as the Kubota V2203-DI, which has been successful in many light truck Diesel swaps.
any drawbacks to the kubota? it looks like i'm looking at around 3-4k to do the 4bt swap and would be into a kubota for about half that. wondering what a side by side comparison looks like from your guys' point of view.

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