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Hi Everyone,
I have a 92 k2500 with a 350tbi and 5spd (unknown exactly which tranny). I use it to haul a truck bed camper (about 2000lbs dry) and a light utility trailer carrying a quad and two dirtbikes to the desert in so.cal twice a year for camping.
Mods: Airbags
After adding the airbags my truck has no issue towing this load, except for once I get to hwy 58 past Bakersfield, which includes a very steep grade for about 10 miles. While on this grade the truck struggles to maintain 40mph.
So for my question: Are there any upgrades or modifications I can make to the 350 to help me up the hills?
Or is my best solution to upgrade to a different truck with a 454?
I'm hesitant to get a different truck because I really enjoy the one I have and I'd rather not lose gas mileage for when I'm not towing.
I have a 92 k2500 with a 350tbi and 5spd (unknown exactly which tranny). I use it to haul a truck bed camper (about 2000lbs dry) and a light utility trailer carrying a quad and two dirtbikes to the desert in so.cal twice a year for camping.
Mods: Airbags
After adding the airbags my truck has no issue towing this load, except for once I get to hwy 58 past Bakersfield, which includes a very steep grade for about 10 miles. While on this grade the truck struggles to maintain 40mph.
So for my question: Are there any upgrades or modifications I can make to the 350 to help me up the hills?
Or is my best solution to upgrade to a different truck with a 454?
I'm hesitant to get a different truck because I really enjoy the one I have and I'd rather not lose gas mileage for when I'm not towing.
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