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Old 06-06-2008, 02:29 PM   #12
Captainfab
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Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: engine question....

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Originally Posted by kdrodworks316 View Post
If you want to be differant, Diesel power! how about a 12 valve cummins with a 9 speed behind it. should make more power than you can ever use and have enough torque to pull your house down the street. it will fit under the hood, and it will be the only one in town. If you set it up right, you can get 25+ mpg out of it and have the option of running home made biodiesel....about .56 cent a gallon.
Words from a true truck driver... how's it going Derric?

This would definitely be an economical option if you have a source for WVO and the ability of making biodiesel. I have given this some thought as well since I have a source for all the WVO I would need.

For a gas engine I would go with the 5.3....it seems to be a popular swap these days and fairly easy to get a hold of conversion parts for. Since you can get one for $500 I'd go that route....that's a good deal.
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