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    Engine swap for towing

    Yeah. I have a guy we get engines, transmissions and equipment from. He said yeah he might find one but I wouldn’t want to pay for it. He’s come up empty handed though. Unless you want a 24 valve. Not me. Been there had the VP44 headache.
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    Engine swap for towing

    My original plan was to Cummins swap it, but I have exhausted all possible sources for a motor anywhere near me. Maybe the better thing would be just sell it and go to a GMT800 with a 6.0? I hate t let go of it. It is in really nice shape.
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    Engine swap for towing

    Yeah. The 6.5 is just gutless. I was considering a big block. I’m kinda more of a small block guy though. Maybe a turbo 5.3? Seems to be what everybody and their brother is doing. Haven’t really heard of anyone towing with one? The camper isn’t too heavy (not sure of the exact weight) but it is...
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    Engine swap for towing

    I have a 1996 C2500 6.5L 4L80E 14 bolt 3.73 gears. It has most of the popular upgrades/updates. We have a camper we want to tow. It is not happy above 45 mph. I am done messing with the 6.5. Does anyone here have experience with a turbo gas burner for towing? All advice appreciated.
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