Anyone done or seen a RCSB D-max conversion?
02-14-2013, 02:48 PM
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And this old thread. https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...l-here-393167/
02-14-2013, 04:56 PM
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02-14-2013, 05:28 PM
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Chris, I don't think there is any way you could get a Dmax 1/2ton into the 30's mpg on a regular bases even with a 2wd rcsb striped with a LB7 (best mileage of all the Dmax engines) your still gonna be around 5k in weight and a brick in the air. Maybe mind 20's at best for a general average with a good tune and easy right foot. The motor is just too big. You need a diesel motor in the 4.5L area and a lighter trans, 6l80e would be nice. To bad GM trash canned this truck a few years ago... 
02-14-2013, 06:59 PM
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I was reading in one of the threads linked above that another guy with a RCSB was getting around 28, which I guess is kind of close. No idea though if that was around town, on the highway, or downhill with a tailwind and the engine off.
On the other hand, I was thinking that something like this would be really expensive, but it's starting to sound like it wouldn't be too bad. Two donor trucks (a roll-over LBZ donor, and maybe a salvage title RCSB?), and I bet I could do something for cheap if I was patient. Although, knowing my history, I won't be patient and I'd end up paying too much
On the other hand, I was thinking that something like this would be really expensive, but it's starting to sound like it wouldn't be too bad. Two donor trucks (a roll-over LBZ donor, and maybe a salvage title RCSB?), and I bet I could do something for cheap if I was patient. Although, knowing my history, I won't be patient and I'd end up paying too much
Also to see how many front end parts I could break 
02-14-2013, 10:51 PM
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