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Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
Im looking to put a 93 GMC typhoon engine into my 72 short bed 2wd. I was going to use a stock 700r4 so no awd. I really like this motor and it would def. be a unique swap. Also, since its essentially a small block, the swap shouldnt be too hard and the power is good enough to make this truck pretty quick. Your thoughts/opinions? And yes, i know this is not practical, but say i wanted to do it.
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
Sounds like a cool idea to me......I go with a build 200R4 for the better 1st - 2nd ratio spread. Probably help a little with keeping the turbo spooled up.
I've always loved the Cyclone and Typhoon.
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
Found a typhoon motor, has a main bearing knock however, shouldnt be too hard to rebuild, guy hasnt given me a price yet, its just like rebuilding a regular 4.3 v6 right?
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
If my memory serves, the Typhoon and Syclone only had about a 400 lb. load rating. I'd check the curb weight against the weight of your truck and how you intend to use it.
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
Just going to use it as a cruiser, not going to pull anything. I think a shortbed 2wd 72 pickup weighs about the same as an awd typhoon.
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
I would say that the load rating had to do with the full time t-case, but I could be wrong. Sounds like a cool idea to me, and I havent seen one yet, so unique as well. Go for it!
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
sounds cool.... if ya can afford it then go for it.... def. different....
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
Sounds cool to me.
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
When you consider that this turbo version puts out way more than the normal 4.3L V6 that they put in the bloated GMT800s and early 900s, this motor will be fine.
The 4.3L V6 thinks it's a V8 when it comes to torque, it will be fine. |
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
I like the idea. Always liked the typhoon
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
Just make sure you get the wiring harness and computer.
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
so 200R4 trans vs. a 700R4 with this set-up? What kind of gears should best? looking for quickness, not top speed, also, i will be running a 20" wheel
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
That built will be totally
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
That would be super cool! Have you seen that one guy on youtube that has his cyclone all hopped up and rippen down the street? I say go for it!
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Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72..
3.73:1 seem to be the best choice when using an overdrive auto. Have a 700 in mine with 3.73......no complaints.
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