i dont think it would be too hard, u would probably have to box the frame because of all the torque
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Well im not much or any kind of a fabracator of any sort. I just come up with ideas but dont have the know how to make stuff happen. Might talk to a diesel shop near by and see what he thinks about the idea and if he could do it with some help and some free advertisment on the back and front window. The back window may be tied up with a couple of 4" stacks. 
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There are some serious advantages to a conversion with the 4bt. The biggest issue with the Cummins conversions is the availability of a stick tranny, which is what most people want. I have heard of mating them to a 4 speed, but something to consider is that the old Getrag that wouldn't live behind a 6bt with any mods would probably be pretty happy behind even a fairly warmed up 4bt.
An S10 would be kind of a good donor in a way as the 2.5 is a complete pile, so you can get one cheap. Big time fabrication. Big (BIG) money to have someone do it for you. Nobody is going to do it for a window sticker. Be ready to shell out at least 10 grand. The hardest part of most engine conversions is mating up the transmission, and since you can use a stock clutch and transmission, you are only left with motor mounts, trans mount, driveshafts, frame gusseting and basic fitment and plumbing.
Basically a good rule of thumb with something like this is if you have to ask, it may be over your head. But that doesn't mean it has to stay that way. We live in an era of BOUNTIFUL information to learn nearly anything. The limiting factor is basically your level of determination.
An S10 would be kind of a good donor in a way as the 2.5 is a complete pile, so you can get one cheap. Big time fabrication. Big (BIG) money to have someone do it for you. Nobody is going to do it for a window sticker. Be ready to shell out at least 10 grand. The hardest part of most engine conversions is mating up the transmission, and since you can use a stock clutch and transmission, you are only left with motor mounts, trans mount, driveshafts, frame gusseting and basic fitment and plumbing.
Basically a good rule of thumb with something like this is if you have to ask, it may be over your head. But that doesn't mean it has to stay that way. We live in an era of BOUNTIFUL information to learn nearly anything. The limiting factor is basically your level of determination.
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