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**N2TRUX** · 10-31-2009, 12:21 PM

I have seen some pretty odd combinations, but this one ranks right up there. It's a 1982 GMC with a a modified 6.5L turbocharged diesel engine. That's not so unusual until you read that he built it as a road racer.
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Pyrotechnic · 10-31-2009, 01:59 PM

I like how it's a road racer but it's still at stock ride height. And that trail of black smoke that's behind it in every corner.

thirdstreettito · 10-31-2009, 05:12 PM

I read that a long time ago. Awesome. The only word to describe it.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 11-01-2009, 01:42 PM

imagine that with a dmax

thirdstreettito · 11-01-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

imagine that with a dmax

Too expensive.

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-01-2009, 09:35 PM

Imagine the sound of that with an old school 2 stroke Detroit Diesel screamin' through them pipes. Did someone say music to my ears?

clinebarger · 11-01-2009, 09:54 PM

I cant get over the way they spell tires "tyres"

3r!c84 · 11-01-2009, 10:18 PM

are them yellow pipes brake coolers? thats cool

**Captkaos** · 11-01-2009, 10:19 PM

Ken,
A) welcome to the year 2000

B) what would you be looking at 6.2Ls?

**N2TRUX** · 11-01-2009, 11:32 PM

Yeah, I know it is old news. I just stumbled across it and thought it was cool. His "Powered by Nachos" sticker made me giggle.

Trust me, I have no interest in diesel motors. Nothing against them, but I would have to pay someone to fuel them up. I can not stand the smell of raw diesel fuel.

TravisMartin · 11-02-2009, 02:51 AM

I have a friend here in Lubbock who is a diesel nut; he has several plus maybe 30 engines in various states...anyhow, one of his toys is an '82 C10 SWB that he's set up for drag racing with a 6.5 turbo with a big intercooler; very nicely done and quick, at least for a diesel. To demonstrate that he's actually crazier than that, he recently bought a dragster chassis and is building a diesel for it...

Me, I'm a rat fan so it seems a waste, but it is neat and well done. I'll see if he's got a picture to post.

And scootin, I'm with you on the two stroke; love the sound. I've got a 6V92TA in my motorhome; love it.

Travis

*nekkidhillbilly* · 11-02-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Too expensive.

not really to have 500 hp and 800 ftlbs of tq

hell my 04 runs 13s with just a tune

10-31-2009, 12:21 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Road Racing diesel? I have seen some pretty odd combinations, but this one ranks right up there. It's a 1982 GMC with a a modified 6.5L turbocharged diesel engine. That's not so unusual until you read that he built it as a road racer. LINK __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-31-2009, 01:59 PM	#2
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Road Racing diesel? I like how it's a road racer but it's still at stock ride height. And that trail of black smoke that's behind it in every corner. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

10-31-2009, 05:12 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Road Racing diesel? I read that a long time ago. Awesome. The only word to describe it. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-01-2009, 01:42 PM	#4
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Road Racing diesel? imagine that with a dmax

11-01-2009, 09:35 PM	#6
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Road Racing diesel? Imagine the sound of that with an old school 2 stroke Detroit Diesel screamin' through them pipes. Did someone say music to my ears? __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-01-2009, 09:54 PM	#7
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Road Racing diesel? I cant get over the way they spell tires "tyres"

11-01-2009, 10:18 PM	#8
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Road Racing diesel? are them yellow pipes brake coolers? thats cool __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-01-2009, 10:19 PM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Road Racing diesel? Ken, A) welcome to the year 2000 B) what would you be looking at 6.2Ls? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-01-2009, 11:32 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Road Racing diesel? Yeah, I know it is old news. I just stumbled across it and thought it was cool. His "Powered by Nachos" sticker made me giggle. Trust me, I have no interest in diesel motors. Nothing against them, but I would have to pay someone to fuel them up. I can not stand the smell of raw diesel fuel. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-02-2009, 02:51 AM	#11
TravisMartin Curmudgeon of Poor Means Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 113	Re: Road Racing diesel? I have a friend here in Lubbock who is a diesel nut; he has several plus maybe 30 engines in various states...anyhow, one of his toys is an '82 C10 SWB that he's set up for drag racing with a 6.5 turbo with a big intercooler; very nicely done and quick, at least for a diesel. To demonstrate that he's actually crazier than that, he recently bought a dragster chassis and is building a diesel for it... Me, I'm a rat fan so it seems a waste, but it is neat and well done. I'll see if he's got a picture to post. And scootin, I'm with you on the two stroke; love the sound. I've got a 6V92TA in my motorhome; love it. Travis



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