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This is the 10:1 school bus engine. 565 @ 1,500 is a strong engine on propane. They only run the 2,600 rpm for longevity and to keep...
May 2, 2025
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8.1L makes 455 net tq stock. The PSI 8.8L based off the 8.1L makes like 575 @ 1,800 rpm.
May 2, 2025
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The late '60s were a different time to be sure. In addition to the gross > net ratings change in the early '70s, back then due to...
May 2, 2025
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Part of the reason the 500 was rated so high was because of the testing differences between 1970 and modern ratings. The old ones were...
May 2, 2025
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A friend of mine built a similar truck to what your describing. It was a tow truck for personal use. square body 4x4, with a built up...
May 2, 2025
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Rereading this, that number doesn't mean much all by itself. So I decided to list the GMT400 torque numbers that we're familiar with...
May 2, 2025
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Amen. I learned this lesson the hard way on a 2014 Dodge Charger R/T AWD. That was some expensive tuition!
May 2, 2025
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You like it, so keep it and rent a HD hauler that will do the job you want it to do. Lots of great advice here with your safety in mind!
May 2, 2025
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My '98 K1500 5.7 came to me with a 3" Body Lift and bigger tires. The Steering wheel itself has been cocked since I bought it. & after...
Apr 26, 2025
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been ok on my end i've also been going in through the "app" alot lately.... But im typing this from the computer haha
Apr 26, 2025
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Been threatening to build “this” for years. Just at a normal working ride height. I already have a lwb Sweptline, a 413/727/Spicer 70...
Apr 26, 2025
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Man that sounds tasty. The Caddy 500 can be common sense built to generate up to ~590 ft/lbs of torque, according to this web page...
Apr 26, 2025
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My 99 K3500 c&c. Set up for bumper pull and gooseneck use. Vortec 350 (weak), NV4500 (tolerable), Borg Warner 4470 transfer case...
Apr 25, 2025
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Man he already sold it so guess I’m keeping her for now. I got another offer for a 99 F-250, seems like a good hauler but idk It’s...
Apr 25, 2025
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I did the frame grafting on my project it dose not matter the wheel base or pickup or suv but I would say stick with 8 lug 4x4 if the...
Apr 24, 2025
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