Chev Crew Cab 4x4 Info please..

[kdub85]

Hi guys i live in Australia and it sux for many reasons, but the biggest 1 for me is that u are only allowed a 2'' lift in a 4x4 that is under 4.5 gvm, which is a joke.
I want at least 8''. road transport in aus don't really have laws about lifting trucks over 4.5 gvm.
so the info i want to know is how much is the gvm & tare for a 82-87 k30 long bed crew cab diesel & if any one knows what sort of mpg this truck would get?
thanks in advance for your help!
Kres

[legendman]

Mileage is going to depend on engine size, transmission, gearing and tire size.
Best might be around 12-15 to a bad of 6-7 mpgs

[andrewmp6]

I have to ask what is gvm and tare mean?Anything you want to know about these trucks http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html

[kdub85]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

I have to ask what is gvm and tare mean?Anything you want to know about these trucks http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html

Thanks mate, thats awesome. GVM is gross vehicle mass and tare is kerb weight. That site is exactly what i was looking for

[andrewmp6]

We call it gross vehicle weight rating or GVWR for short and curb weight is just curb weight lol.That link i found a while back on here i kept it because it showed everything offered and the weights.And btw gm did keep the old body style for the crew cabs tell 91.What are the laws about a engine swap over there?A lot of us put a 12 valve 5.9 cummins in these trucks and fords too.Its not a cheap swap but if you want big power its worth the swap.

[kdub85]

yeh appreciate the help with that site. i cant seem to find the GVWR for the K30 Crew Cab, it has kerb weight only.... ?
Im not sure what laws etc are here about engine swaps but the standard motor will suit me fine.
I want to have the 6.2L diesel with 35" tyres so once again if anyone knows the MPG for the setup on that vehicle can you let me know, thanks

[andrewmp6]

I found this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398295 about the mpg depends a lot on gearing and how you drive it you can get 5mpg or 18ish its hard to say a number same for everyone.