Dang you Ethan. Now you've got me so curious that I'm wandering outside to grab a tape measure and find out
Bwahaha. My work here is done.
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1978 K20 farm truck "Boring maintenance phase"
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1978 K20- Rusty beater farm truck
Bwahaha. My work here is done.
Here are your dimensions, courtesy of LMC. Should be pretty obvious if you have the big'un, it's several inches longer.
Bwahaha. My work here is done.
I actually used LMC for measurements. Which suck to do while still in the burb by the way. It may only be a 28 thankfully!
Here's how far it hangs down, doesn't seem to have the depth required for the 40. I'll get good measurements when I get it yanked out. I have seen A few 1/2 tons with them, but I'm not much a burb expert either.
The guy I bought this off of says he has a turbo'd 6.2 with the "big turbo" he wants me to buy. Maybe for the K10 with the 833.....or not I've got way too many projects as is.
I actually used LMC for measurements. Which suck to do while still in the burb by the way. It may only be a 28 thankfully!
Here's how far it hangs down, doesn't seem to have the depth required for the 40. I'll get good measurements when I get it yanked out. I have seen A few 1/2 tons with them, but I'm not much a burb expert either.
The guy I bought this off of says he has a turbo'd 6.2 with the "big turbo" he wants me to buy. Maybe for the K10 with the 833.....or not I've got way too many projects as is.
28-gallon tank should have a gap above the skid plate. Methinks you have the Goldilocks tank (not too big, not too small
).I was gonna ask about rear springs, but you're almost as close to your overleaf as I am.
And you don't need to get a 6.2 to benefit from a turbine. You can turbocharge what you already have... 
28-gallon tank should have a gap above the skid plate. Methinks you have the Goldilocks tank (not too big, not too small
I was gonna ask about rear springs, but you're almost as close to your overleaf as I am.
So you're thinking it's the 31 gallon?
And you don't need to get a 6.2 to benefit from a turbine. You can turbocharge what you already have...
I can only imagine how much of a fit the TBI computer would throw if I started tossing boost at it. It couldn't light the CEL fast enough
One way to find out. Easy enough to burn a chipSo you're thinking it's the 31 gallon?
I can only imagine how much of a fit the TBI computer would throw if I started tossing boost at it. It couldn't light the CEL fast enough
Haha you first! I'm going to be a stubborn old man here and stick with bone stock. I don't want a ton of power I just want it to perform like the factory intended really. I never have been one to modify engines. Besides knowing me I'll get bored and tear it apart in less than a year. The 400 and SM465 have less than 3,000 miles on them since being installed
Mine has already been messed withHaha you first! I'm going to be a stubborn old man here and stick with bone stock. I don't want a ton of power I just want it to perform like the factory intended really. I never have been one to modify engines. Besides knowing me I'll get bored and tear it apart in less than a year. The 400 and SM465 have less than 3,000 miles on them since being installed
What all did you do to yours? I remember you had to have a chip burned but don't remember why.
440/425 lift 221/212 duration, aluminum intake, closed chambered heads. Then added the TBI.
That takes it way outside the factory parameters for the ECM to self tune. Works fine with the chip. Think I need more fuel pressure
That takes it way outside the factory parameters for the ECM to self tune. Works fine with the chip. Think I need more fuel pressure
You running the bigger TBI unit?
No but I have one. If I ever finish one project maybe I'll get to that
What's this finish you speak of? That word is nowhere to be found on these boards lol
Right? Now the house projects are winning
Those are the worst. Not only do they take all of your time they take your money also.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
The non car guys say, man I hate it when my car breaks down, it takes all my time and money. I'll have nothing left over to finish my bathroom remodel.....
I've been saying the opposite...
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Wait, didn't you read the two posts above mine?
Finally picked up my new to me camper from my friends place this evening. I'm sure this camper will end up in the back of the K20 at least once in it's life. For now it's in the F250 where it'll stay for quite awhile. The old 7.3 actually did very well and would maintain 65mph into a head wind and doesn't squat near as much as I figured.
Hopefully I'll find some time to get a fridge mounted in it before our local clubs next trail run the 4th of July. If not it'll go as is and I'll just stick with a cooler or two.
Hopefully I'll find some time to get a fridge mounted in it before our local clubs next trail run the 4th of July. If not it'll go as is and I'll just stick with a cooler or two.
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