Big P Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I have a opportunity to get a 4 door dually. Im thinking it over. Gas prices are really making me think. I think I would do it if theres a good motor swap I can do to make it get resonble millage and be able to tow. Its gonna have to tow 3 mini trucks from cali to Oklahoma and back as well as drive all over Cali Az. Or. and Wa. So whats out there for this thing. I already had a tow pig with nice 454 im not doing that again with these gas prices. So what kind of motor swaps are out there? What kind of mileage and towabilty would the truck get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Blazer Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) I have a opportunity to get a 4 door dually. Im thinking it over. Gas prices are really making me think. I think I would do it if theres a good motor swap I can do to make it get resonble millage and be able to tow. Its gonna have to tow 3 mini trucks from cali to Oklahoma and back as well as drive all over Cali Az. Or. and Wa. So whats out there for this thing. I already had a tow pig with nice 454 im not doing that again with these gas prices. So what kind of motor swaps are out there? What kind of mileage and towabilty would the truck get? put a chevy 305 in it with a gear change.. you cant really go smaller than that, you will definetley get better gas mileage than a 454, that's for sure... and get a good transmission cooler on it if your gonna use it just for towing...where do you live ??? Edited July 21, 2008 by toyonbags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 dont dog it with a 305, just get a 350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Train Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Save up a bunch of money get a duramax swap, and convert it to one of the grease burners, i mean its an idea for gas prices/towability Quote 1997 4 Runner Alpine CDA-9886 4 Fi Audio X Series 12's 1 Crunch GP3000D Pro DC Power Inc. Alternator(Kickin out 15+ volts!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy89 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I'm gonna say go with a 350, i assume it already has the 700r4 tranny in it, but do you know what gears are in it? But on the motor, just make it breath better, intake manifold can help, long tube headers and full exhaust, as long as you keep you foot off the go pedal, those can help more than you might think, and a tranny cooler to help keep it cool, and a shift kit, so it will shift firmer Quote 1997 S10 EC Whats in it 106.9 Sq.ft. Hushmat DB Elec. 250 amp alt. HC800&HC1400 MLA Module Alpine 9886 Knukonceptz wires Clarion EQS746 poopy Alpine door co-ax's Change IS Coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassJunkie Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 1989 + towing 3 trucks = bad gas mileage I don't think there really is a way around it lol Quote 1986 C20 Suburban 9 American Bass XFL 15's B2 M1MKII 14v XS Power Batteries Maxwell Caps Acoustical energy is free. Electrical energy is not you havent lived until you've hit a screw with a router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance_aka_64 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 x2 on doing the duramax swap and running on grease. Quote Need any thing chromed? Hit me up!!! gamer tag: (360) mEmEnToMoRi64 My Myspace refs: from here: RollinSoLow, Derrick824, Ray from c.a.c.o. : teamsubgopoof, splvictim20, SundownAudioNY from C.A.J. : Donpisto, spladdict19, CAJunkyard, JBLCAMRY, DasBot (robot underground) from ca.com: alxmlr789,photocrazy8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron813 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 1989 + towing 3 trucks = bad gas mileage I don't think there really is a way around it lol The truth right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01xtreme Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 If you are wanting to tow that much weight and still get decent mileage then you have to go with diesel. It wont be great gas mileage, and still way better than a little 350 trying to drive a heavy ass truck carrying 3 more trucks and a heavy ass trailer. Quote My System: Pioneer AVH-P3200BT 4-Dayton 7 inch reference series (front doors) 8-Onkyo 3/4 inch tweeters (dash) 1-Sundown Audio 100.4D (mids/highs) 2-18" BTL's (for now) Crescendo 3kwp (for sale) Complete rebuild coming soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 putting a smaller displacement engine in a big truck hinders more than it helps. less tourque at the lower rpms that you willl be running at. put in the coalburner. but compare costs of the conversion verses buying one used. with the rise of deisel costs ive see a decline in the resale value of the used big trucks for example 2004-2006 ram 3500 for les than 20K. that is only what i have looked at. unless you have an awesome connect on the conversion it could cost about 7k once your done(for the deisel) Quote http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=29213 "sleeper build" (1) DC AUDIO Level4XL 10 (2) PowermasterD2700 batteries ALL FOR SALE TEAM DC AUDIO TEAM DIRTFLOORPOOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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