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08-30-2010, 10:59 PM
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Location: Canada EH?
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Engine swaps
What are some good engines to swap into a chevy if you want to get better gas milage? I'm just thinking up a storm can you help me
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08-30-2010, 11:02 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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Re: Engine swaps
LS motor with 4l60
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John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
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08-31-2010, 10:45 AM
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Re: Engine swaps
Yes many on here have swapped in a 5.3 LS engine and add the 4L60 transmission with overdrive and they claim they are getting over 20 mpg. And that is with their tiny little US gallons, EH!
Here is a thread on an installation for you to read. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244448' There is even a special forum right here now for LS swaps..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...prune=30&f=206
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08-31-2010, 05:28 PM
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Re: Engine swaps
This may be unconventional, but... forum member Cell has a Mercedes diesel powering his stepper. It's not obviously a Cummins or anything that'll pull a house down, but it will definitely provide good gas mileage.
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08-31-2010, 06:25 PM
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Re: Engine swaps
alot of members have swapped in the older gm 6.2 and 6.5 diesel engines, make decent power not a whole lot but I hear guys are getting 20-25 mpg with them, and it's almost a bolt in swap.
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08-31-2010, 06:40 PM
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Re: Engine swaps
Drop a 2.5L Pontiac Iron Duke in there. Bolts right up to the bellhousing. Motor mounts are another matter however.
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