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03-08-2007, 10:06 AM
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My truck is in pieces!
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Location: Abbotsford BC Canada
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Truck Details
Hey all, I was re-reading my glove box sticker the other day and had a few questions regarding the combination I have.
Engine: 292 L6 Tranny: 4speed manual Posi rear end Heavy Duty Coils front and rear Lower trim molding Questions: Is the 292 4spd a good combo. What can I do with it? Should I keep the heavy duty coils or can I put lowering coils in. Why would the truck only have lower trim molding? Any help is appreciated. Scott |
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03-08-2007, 10:15 AM
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Re: Truck Details
The upper trim only came on CSTs and Deluxe 2-tones:accent color on top & between upper/lower mouldings.
It`s up to you on the coils.You certainly can use drop coils or any coil for 1/2t or 3/4t trucks. The 292 was the optional 6cyl.A great torquey motor,but not so economical for a 6.There`s speed equipment available and a warmed over 292 will drop a few jaws.I`d like on in my shortbed 4wd with a manual tranny.
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03-08-2007, 03:21 PM
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My truck is in pieces!
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Re: Truck Details
Okay, I know I am keeping this 292 but can't seem to find many aftermarket parts for it.
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03-08-2007, 03:34 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Truck Details
Actually, the upper trim could be had alone as a single option, my 60 GMC was optioned as such when it was new... but long gone by the time I got it.
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03-08-2007, 03:38 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
 
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Re: Truck Details
Wouldn't this truck have also typically been equipped with a 4.10 rear end?
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03-08-2007, 04:38 PM
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Re: Truck Details
There's some pretty nice equipment available for the 292. Get a copy of "Chevrolet Inline Six-Cylinder Power Manual" by Leo Santucci. A lot of good info there. Here's a couple of pics of a mild 292.
If your trans is the heavy-duty, rock-crushing 4spd with the granny gear, you might want to put in an automatic, or a T5. There's some modification, and nuisance factor, but it's worth it.
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03-08-2007, 05:03 PM
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Aluminum slot wheels rule...
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The 292 can be souped up. The cool factor is the best part. Your not gonna make ground pounding BBC power, but throw on a aluminum intake, headers, 4bbl. and a high lift cam, that motor will come to life.
if you are interested in souping up a 292, you should buy the Chevrolet Inline Six-Cylinder Power Manual mentioned above. It is a great book with tons of info. Last edited by JAKES 68GMC; 03-08-2007 at 05:05 PM. |
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03-08-2007, 05:22 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Truck Details
I can't remember if that'd be a 3.07 or a 3.73 rear with that combo... assuming it is a half ton, the 4.10 would only be standard with an overdrive tranny.
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03-08-2007, 06:25 PM
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Re: Truck Details
 Here's mine. Chris
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03-08-2007, 10:23 PM
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Re: Truck Details
Yeah buddy!I love the hum of a hopped-up 6-banger.
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03-08-2007, 10:55 PM
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My truck is in pieces!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Abbotsford BC Canada
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Re: Truck Details
Thanks Guys, this is some great information. I will pickup that information book forsure. I am not sure what gears my rear end is at all actually. It is a half ton.
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