Engine ideas for classic towing rig

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marks1972 · #1 Post by **marks1972** » Wed May 16, 2007 12:30 pm

Just throwing this out there for some ideas. I have a 66 GMC 3/4 ton pickup that I restored/modified, would like to use it as a tow vehicle for taking my Nova to the track. I built up a 700r4 trans for towing, swapped in disc brakes and a 14 bolt with 3:73's from a 77 3/4 ton. It has a mild 327 right now, I'm thinking about maybe a 383 or newer truck motor or any other ideas to kind of get the best compromise of power/mileage.

Thanks
Mark

#2 Post by **John_Heard** » Wed May 16, 2007 12:35 pm

5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel would work nice..

Luis · #3 Post by **Luis** » Wed May 16, 2007 1:25 pm

DURAMAX/ALLISON

marks1972 · #4 Post by **marks1972** » Wed May 16, 2007 2:34 pm

That would be nice! Don't know how spendy it would be though or interior noise, these old trucks are kind of like a tin can inside.

1320quick · #5 Post by **1320quick** » Wed May 16, 2007 3:36 pm

I vote a Ram-jet 502 GM crate motor. Modern FI and lots of torque.....

drummondracing · #6 Post by **drummondracing** » Thu May 17, 2007 5:21 pm

find a wrecked dodge with the cummins and a 6 speed and you will be far ahead of the game, my friend pulls his enclosed with one and gets 22 mpg towing!!!!!!!!!!! my dually with a 454 th 400 and 4.10s about 9mpg

anybody out there looking for a 4 door dually 4x4????

marks1972 · #7 Post by **marks1972** » Fri May 18, 2007 9:09 am

That doesnt sound like a bad way to go, would have power to spare.

sc racing · #8 Post by **sc racing** » Fri May 18, 2007 9:28 am

Ls engines are really popular swaps these days and a lot cheaper and easier to install than the deisel.Not as much power though.

marks1972 · #9 Post by **marks1972** » Fri May 18, 2007 11:02 am

what kind of power would something like that make with a mild build up geared toward that purpose of towing/hauling?

Thanks

sc racing · #10 Post by **sc racing** » Fri May 18, 2007 8:51 pm

A Z28 LS1 is 350hp and 365ftlbs with some mild mods I would think 400+ft lbs should be no problem.

sc racing · #11 Post by **sc racing** » Mon May 21, 2007 9:12 am

I dont know what your budget is but check out TurnKey Engine Supply they sell complete LS engines with harness etc.

marks1972 · #12 Post by **marks1972** » Wed May 23, 2007 12:08 pm

Thanks guys, that will give me some different avenues to check out.

Engine ideas for classic towing rig

Engine ideas for classic towing rig

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