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stelth2002 · 12-18-2004, 02:10 AM

I have to partially disagree. The burb will be reluckant to get 10 loaded to the max with a 496. Buy a solid 3/4 ton truck with a turbo 400 and get er done. Hes right youll be going 55-60, but in the burb you probably wouldnt want to go much faster than 70 with a load like that. The difference traveling 2k miles at 60 vs. 70 is about 4 hours. I think its an ok idea, if your looking for a 67-72 truck.
About the tranny. even if he had a 700 or a 4l60(quite simialar) theres NO way that he should be pulling that load with it in overdrive. SORRY

12-18-2004, 02:10 AM	#3
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	I have to partially disagree. The burb will be reluckant to get 10 loaded to the max with a 496. Buy a solid 3/4 ton truck with a turbo 400 and get er done. Hes right youll be going 55-60, but in the burb you probably wouldnt want to go much faster than 70 with a load like that. The difference traveling 2k miles at 60 vs. 70 is about 4 hours. I think its an ok idea, if your looking for a 67-72 truck. About the tranny. even if he had a 700 or a 4l60(quite simialar) theres NO way that he should be pulling that load with it in overdrive. SORRY __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!! Last edited by stelth2002; 12-18-2004 at 02:13 AM.