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| sbc 400 |
   
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13 | 56.52% |
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2 | 8.70% |
| other(please specify) |
  
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8 | 34.78% |
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02-08-2009, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: hazlehurst, GA
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well my truck came from the factory as a diesel but the previous owner put a sbc 400 in it now my question is if my sbc 400 gets warn out should i put the 6.2 diesel back in it or just redo the 400 i use my truck as a DD and every now and then i do a little vehicle recovery for money and some mud bogging
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02-08-2009, 09:20 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Re: engine
as far as im concerned i love any chevy/gmc with the old reliable 350
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02-08-2009, 09:53 PM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
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Re: engine
My choices in order.
LS1 383 with aluminum heads 350 Ram Jet ZZ4 5.3 LS |
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02-08-2009, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Re: engine
What else would you expect a 502 owner to recommend ?
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02-08-2009, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
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Re: engine
Why would you go through the trouble of putting a diesel back in it? If your not going to use it for any of the intended purposes of the diesel gives you then it's a wasted effort and you will be paying double (or more) in fuels costs.
There are many members here that have found ways to make the 6.2 diesel a good option for it's intended purpose. Using it as a DD is not one of them.
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02-09-2009, 12:33 AM
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Re: engine
If you do ditch the 400, I want it...lol
If you're not worried about mileage, just torque, the only thing that will beat a 400 is a big block. and LS engines are expensive. 400's the best bang for the buck. |
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02-09-2009, 01:15 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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yeah . 400 is a great small block. one of the best in my opinion. It all depends on what ur after. Sounds like it suits ur needs but I can imagine your looking to get alittle better fuel milliage because it is a DD. Nice thing about the 6.2's is with an electric trans 4l60/4l80e you can pull 20 plus mpg but with the price now a days it is not worth it unless ur after the torque. 6.2's where never the best diesel out there but they did well in the fuel millage. I would run the 400 till it goes saving up some money then rebuild it better then stock into a 406. If your like me an LSX motor is not an option money wise.......
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02-09-2009, 05:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Re: engine
Like Bob says, stuff a fresh 350 in it and go. It's quick, easy & pretty cheap.
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02-09-2009, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: hazlehurst, GA
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Re: engine
well since alot of you are saying keep the 400 what can i do to get a little more gas millage from it
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02-09-2009, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
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Re: engine
Start with the basics. Get a "good" tune on the motor and carb. Find someone that "really" knows carbs and have it adjusted properly. Make sure you have a quality air filter in your breather. If you don't have a K&N get one. Convert to a clutch fan, or consider electric fans.
What gears are you running?
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02-09-2009, 11:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Louisville,Ky
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Re: engine
Yeah ls1 or ls2 maybe ls3.
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02-10-2009, 03:06 AM
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Another Day, Another Dollar
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: North Vancouver, BC
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Re: engine
350's are a dime-a-dozen.....
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02-10-2009, 10:49 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Knoxville, TN
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Re: engine
400 all the way..
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02-10-2009, 12:26 PM
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Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: apple valley, ca
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Re: engine
Fo Hunnert.
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