Converting gas-fueled Suburban to diesel?

i'm looking for an old diesel 4x4 suburban, but haven't found my new baby yet (just missed one on ebay!). however, there are a ton of old gas-run Suburban 4x4s for sale out there. we were looking to put a new engine in anyway, so how much trouble would it be to drop a new diesel into an old gasser Suburban? i know we'd have to make some changes - new mounts, tubes, etc., but can anybody tell me how much we'd have to change out? I appreciate all good info, as i don't know as much about this as i'd like to. Thanks.Converting gas-fueled Suburban to diesel?
In the 80's the Suburbans had the option of the 6.2 Diesel. The old 6.2 was a good engine, not a drag race, and not a stump puller, but a good engine that would last a helluva long time. I have an 84 Suburban with the 6.2 diesel. Shes my baby.



As far as the swap, you would need new fuel tank, new pump, new lines, add an injector pump. Even beyond the fuel system, there is alot to be dealt with, trying to mix hydro-boost and non-hydro-boost systems, making sure the trans will mount, or getting an adapter kit.



Over all, I would say you are better off looking for an old Suburban that already had the diesel in it, gonna be easiest.Converting gas-fueled Suburban to diesel?
Probably won't be very cost effective. Depending on how old the Suburban is depends on the computer in the truck (it runs everything) and there's different mounts, etc.



It's possible depending on the age of the truck. If your reason is to save money, I'd concentrate elsewhere, maybe even into finding one that is already diesel fueled.



Best of Luck and Go Green!
Don't forget all of the EPA mandated emission controls. You could face fines of $10,000. per missing item. Not a good idea, for a lot of reasons.
dont even try....cost 5000 to 10,000 and no end of trouble.