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Real world. Mpg
I want to LS Swap my c3500 crew cab dually. Either 5.3 or 6.0 (LQ4) Has anyone done this and how is their freeway mpg. Not theoretical. Also what freeway gears you have Currently my 6.5td gets around 12 mpg empty or loaded. Best highway MPG ever was 15.7- Sparkysikes
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- Forum: LSX + Carb Swaps
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6.5 turbo diesel dead. Now what?
My 6.5 has major blow by. I took it apart today and I got the driver side head off and stopped right there. All 4 had cracked Pistons. #7 was real ugly. The motor was a military take out. It was rebuilt and sold. But it looked like they decked the heads and block and used a stock head gasket and...- Sparkysikes
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- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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93 c3500 crew cab dually to 12 seater burb
Ok so I have a 92 G20 high top van. Not comfortable for the driver. Seats 8. I know a stock burban can do 8 or 9. We can roll 7 to 12 family fun easy. My immediate family is 4 plus my niece and mother in law. So the explorer does the job there but tight. My crew cab is almost as comfortable as...- Sparkysikes
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- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
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14 bolt leaking stupid ORW!
So 5 months ago I had off road warehouse rebuild my rear axle and re-gear to 3.73. Now my pinion is leaking my expensive synthetic gear oil. They want $400 plus just to fix the leak and $550 if the yoke is bad and that's why according to them it's leaking now. How hard is it to actually...- Sparkysikes
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- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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Interesting 88 to 95 seat facts and need replacement
The 88 to 95 seats have the fabric glued into place. I found a company that makes matching seat covers that go over the factory. I'll probably glue em down as well. I will let y'all know if it's worth it. Here is my question... Is there any factory replacement foam for the driver seat bottom...- Sparkysikes
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- Forum: OEM and Custom Interiors
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93 bouncing speedo
My speedo is lurching when I engage cruise or accelerate harder. But only sometimes any ideas? 93 Silverado c3500 6.5td 4L80E- Sparkysikes
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- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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Alternatives for 88 to 94 60/40.
I need to redo my front seats. Options are to rebuild. Replace... Or? I like the way the feel as I am no small man. Is there an elternative that is similar or some place I can get these seats new? Avoiding down time as it's my work truck Or??- Sparkysikes
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- Forum: OEM and Custom Interiors
