AKlowriderZ71

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I'm getting 21 MPG hwy with just a tune, on crappy winter fuel. ECSB 4x4 HD2500 LB7 with a toolbox full of crap, a heavy Leer old-man canopy, full stereo/sub system, etc.

I think Duraburb only uses a 1 inch body lift at the core support, and tapers it to no body lift at all at the back end. I read about it somewhere a while back. Not 100% positive on the 1" at the front, but they definately do lift only the front, and taper it to the back.

thunder550

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Yeah more weight and rotating parts, that's ok though.

Yep, it sounds like the only reason for the body lift is to fit the d-max cooling stack in there. Supposedly the Allison fits without the lift.

kbracing96

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Just use a 34" radiator and 4" intercooler like your old truck. It's not like your going to be towing 20k with it! lol.

AKlowriderZ71

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thunder550

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That's what I was thinking...I'd love to use a d-max intercooler if possible, but I think the regular gasser radiator would be sufficient. Not sure if the intercooler, d-max radiator, or both require the body lift.


If I planned on swapping over basically the entire interior (at a minimum, all of the donor truck's electronics and wiring), is there any reason why a 06 LBZ truck couldn't essentially be stuffed into a 99-02 shell?

AKlowriderZ71

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I'm pretty sure you could rig it together with a few minor adjustments.

thunder550

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I think I'm going to start searching for a cheap "host" truck. Once I find that I'll see what I can find in the way of a donor. This should be fun! Muahahaha.

thunder550

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I have a Colorado emissions question here in case any of you know about Colorado emissions requirements:

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...ehicle-514284/

greasemykey

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i would love to see a duramax and allison stuffed into a black on black 73 z28

sand man

30mpg seams hard , if you drop it and got some relaxed gears , 3.42 or 3.23 maybe you could have a chance of getting in the high 20s