M1009 cucv

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by Willowrun

Agree. I have three M1009's. People will say that the 6.2's are slow, but for 90% of what I do I like the motor just as well, if not better than the gas versions in my other trucks/blazers. The best upgrade in my opinion for these in my opinion if any highway driving is in your future is to upgrade to 33 x 10.50 BFG AT's. They fit without a lift and keep the RPM's within the motor's happy place at 65-70MPH. These motors sip fuel, and with a properly operating electrical system start much better than gassers.

Also have a '93 military one ton van with the 6.2 and 4L80. The van has much lower axle ratio than the M1009's 3.08's. I would say they are both in the same RPM range at 65MPH (van's overdrive vs. M1009's 3.08's and 33" tires).

That's funny, I have the 33" overdrive planned for mine.