Everything involved with getting to the track and working in the pits
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marks1972
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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.
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Mark
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by John_Heard » Wed May 16, 2007 12:35 pm
5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel would work nice..
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by Luis » Wed May 16, 2007 1:25 pm
DURAMAX/ALLISON
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marks1972
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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.
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by 1320quick » Wed May 16, 2007 3:36 pm
I vote a Ram-jet 502 GM crate motor. Modern FI and lots of torque.....
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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????
74 chevy luv 355 sbc bracket car
70 Nova SS bracket / t.n.t car.
(Yes REAL SS 396 DISCS 12B0LT ETC)
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE 68-74 NOVAS
TOO MUCH IS NOT ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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marks1972
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by marks1972 » Fri May 18, 2007 9:09 am
That doesnt sound like a bad way to go, would have power to spare.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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by marks1972 » Wed May 23, 2007 12:08 pm
Thanks guys, that will give me some different avenues to check out.
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