Allow me introduce you to "THOR"

[rcrahn]

The last few days I've been walking around with a silly grin on my face.

Because I purchased a truck. But not just any truck. A special truck. So what is it?

4.8? Nope
5.3? Nope
6.0? Nope
6.2? Nope
Diesel? Nope

Meet THOR.

A 2003 GMC 2500HD extended cab 4X4 with 129K miles. He's equipped with the 8.1L Vortec. Backed by the 5 speed Allison transmission.

Plus, the PO added the following goodies....Valley 5th wheel hitch, Airlift 5,000 lb helper rear bags with remote, Prodigy 2 brake controller, tool box and turbo net tailgate.

Yea, I know the gas mileage is horrible....but who gives a crap.

I plan to fully use this for any/all of these purposes

1. Towing a race car trailer
2. Towing a camping trailer or boat
3. Carrying a truck camper

To own and drive a BBC truck is special. But to own the largest push rod BBC made with 496 cid is well, living large. The power is simply amazing.

Just had to share....

[vanaman]

hmm economy auto sales???

[rcrahn]

Originally Posted by vanaman

hmm economy auto sales???

LOL....yea, I suppose it's better than gas guzzlers R us!

[Blown06]

Nice truck, I had 2001, 2500 HD crew cab with the 8.1 in it. The truck passed everything but a gas station, haha. When gas got up around $5 a gallon I traded it in. I miss that truck, have fun with yours and try to keep rear tires on it.

[GASoline71]

Originally Posted by Blown06

Nice truck, I had 2001, 2500 HD crew cab with the 8.1 in it. The truck passed everything but a gas station, haha. When gas got up around $5 a gallon I traded it in. I miss that truck, have fun with yours and try to keep rear tires on it.

I think every single 8.1L owner did the same thing. Then they sat on lots (new and used) for months on end. The dealers couldn't give them away...

Gary

[68C15]

you may be not liking the MPG but that'll all change when your buddies have to get work done on their diesels.

There's a reason they put 8100's in class B motorhomes