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02-22-2008, 09:20 AM
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Location: San Diego
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just wondering
does anyone have 496 (8.1 liter) pickup? iam thinking of getting a 2002 GMC 4x4. I love the way it looks and i will be getting rid of my toyota tundra that i hate.
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02-22-2008, 09:27 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: just wondering
you tried lookin here? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=58
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02-22-2008, 11:34 AM
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Re: just wondering
I haven`t seen any 8.1 swaps in 67-72 trucks,yet.Personally I can`t imagine wanting to buy a new truck with all that motor.
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02-22-2008, 08:35 PM
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Never enough time!!
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: sw Wisconsin
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Re: just wondering
I got a 2001 model with a 6 speed manual transmission, bought it new in September of 01, great on a trailer with plenty of power, in my opinion.
Not as good as a Duramax, I would guess never drove one though, but was about $4500 cheaper when I got mine and I don't drive enough miles to justify the extra expense. I get around 10-12 mpg empty, 8-10 pulling a trailer depending on whats on it. Pm if you have any specific questions or want more info. I like mine for what I use it for. I live in hilly country and pull trailers with a skid steer, hay, cattle, cars, trucks, and lumber/building materials over the time I've had it. If I remember correctly the 8.1 option was around $750 at the time and was what I wanted...no replacement for displacement when towing IMO Last edited by 72gord; 02-22-2008 at 08:42 PM. |
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02-23-2008, 09:24 AM
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Location: San Diego
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Re: just wondering
I bought a 2002 GMC 2500hd with 496 bigblock and Allison tranny today with 49,000 miles on it.
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02-23-2008, 05:41 PM
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Never enough time!!
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Location: sw Wisconsin
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Re: just wondering
Check back in with an update after a couple weeks and let m know how you like it, good luck!!
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02-25-2008, 06:42 AM
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Re: just wondering
good luck is right!! i got my truck and the power steering was making a little noise. so i have the place i got it from replace it and today i checked the fluid level its a little low so i fill it up. and i start to drive off and the pump shaft breaks on it. now i am without a truck to get around and it is at the dealer to be fixed monday. my whole weekend is shot.
Last edited by drbyrdman; 02-25-2008 at 06:43 AM. |
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02-25-2008, 05:40 PM
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Never enough time!!
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Location: sw Wisconsin
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Re: just wondering
Sorry to hear that, hope it all turns out ok in the end
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03-02-2008, 09:20 PM
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Re: just wondering
got my truck back from the dealer. and the frinkinn mechanic cant even put it back together right. iam picky. i opened the hood to see the power steering filler cap not straight and see that he has bent the two little tabs back that go around the mounting bracket. them on the way home i get a frinkin flat tire. the valve stem just blows out of the rim. so i got 5 new bfg mud terrains and black soft 8 wheels. what a frinkin ****ty month. feb sucked!!
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