'71 LWB C10 in DD mode now!
12-28-2009, 10:06 PM
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That could be some of your 15.5mpg's.
my 5.3/4L60E ( less engine, and better first gear ) with a 3.08 rear will get 18 if I can keep my foot out of it
and has done 21 on a trip
my 5.3/4L60E ( less engine, and better first gear ) with a 3.08 rear will get 18 if I can keep my foot out of it
and has done 21 on a trip
12-29-2009, 06:41 AM
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The MAF that came on this set up is a SMALL LONG one and I could not get it to go 'in line' the way I wanted it. I dont really like any of the elbow style "CAI" set ups I have seen for these swaps. The only way to really make it work is to make it come really low or cut some stuff and I am not going to do that; sentimental reasons (for some reason...)
Also, I know the alignment is out some, it needs new lower ball joints but I have not had them replaced yet b/c not sure what I am going to do suspension wise. THoughts of bags to just a spring drop has been passed around. I just do not know yet....
I have picked up a more traditional MAF, larger bore and thinner (like your 5.3 and just about every other MAF I have seen, LOL) and sometime will put it in line and see what happens.
But these 6.0s normally do not get good MPGs from what the 'net says....
Also, I know the alignment is out some, it needs new lower ball joints but I have not had them replaced yet b/c not sure what I am going to do suspension wise. THoughts of bags to just a spring drop has been passed around. I just do not know yet....
I have picked up a more traditional MAF, larger bore and thinner (like your 5.3 and just about every other MAF I have seen, LOL) and sometime will put it in line and see what happens.
But these 6.0s normally do not get good MPGs from what the 'net says....
12-29-2009, 09:27 AM
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The MAF that came on this set up is a SMALL LONG one and I could not get it to go 'in line' the way I wanted it. I dont really like any of the elbow style "CAI" set ups I have seen for these swaps. The only way to really make it work is to make it come really low or cut some stuff and I am not going to do that; sentimental reasons (for some reason...)
Also, I know the alignment is out some, it needs new lower ball joints but I have not had them replaced yet b/c not sure what I am going to do suspension wise. THoughts of bags to just a spring drop has been passed around. I just do not know yet....
I have picked up a more traditional MAF, larger bore and thinner (like your 5.3 and just about every other MAF I have seen, LOL) and sometime will put it in line and see what happens.
But these 6.0s normally do not get good MPGs from what the 'net says....
Also, I know the alignment is out some, it needs new lower ball joints but I have not had them replaced yet b/c not sure what I am going to do suspension wise. THoughts of bags to just a spring drop has been passed around. I just do not know yet....
I have picked up a more traditional MAF, larger bore and thinner (like your 5.3 and just about every other MAF I have seen, LOL) and sometime will put it in line and see what happens.
But these 6.0s normally do not get good MPGs from what the 'net says....
12-29-2009, 01:23 PM
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my brother is getting his 68/69 ready today, should test drive it this afternoon.
his has 3.73s so I am looking forward to feeling the difference. Then I probably will be finding a gear set...we will also see if more gear helps the truck in the MPGs. sometimes I think I am lugging the motor with the 3.09 once the TC locks up.
his has 3.73s so I am looking forward to feeling the difference. Then I probably will be finding a gear set...we will also see if more gear helps the truck in the MPGs. sometimes I think I am lugging the motor with the 3.09 once the TC locks up.
12-29-2009, 01:44 PM
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my brother is getting his 68/69 ready today, should test drive it this afternoon.
his has 3.73s so I am looking forward to feeling the difference. Then I probably will be finding a gear set...we will also see if more gear helps the truck in the MPGs. sometimes I think I am lugging the motor with the 3.09 once the TC locks up.
his has 3.73s so I am looking forward to feeling the difference. Then I probably will be finding a gear set...we will also see if more gear helps the truck in the MPGs. sometimes I think I am lugging the motor with the 3.09 once the TC locks up.
3.73's your bro has will be really nice! I'll bet you like it.
01-07-2010, 09:29 PM
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nice ride man. i myself am doing a 6.0 lq4 in a 67 c10 swb with a th350 trans lol and tsp 228r cam. im almost done but as a full time worker and student its hard for me to find the time and acual funds for this project
01-08-2010, 10:02 AM
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glad to see others jumping this direction. Mine has been in for 3 years now and loving it. It is only the 5.3 but still great. I am about to jump for the 6 speed swap, I have one sitting in my shop...
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