Q: Engine Swap
I have a 2004 chevy Silverado 1500 and I want to look into a lot of power and I want to swap to a Gm made deisel and I don't know what else I would need I have $15,000 to put into a engine and new transmission so plz help.
My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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