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  1. mcarlo86

    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    That is a good point. I mentioned earlier about the factory gauge being rather vague. I probably will get mechanical temp gauge and see what I am actually running for temps.
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    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    I will start saving my money. Maybe it will be a retirement project for me in 20 years. :rockit:
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    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    It does have a hefty trans cooler already. I do think electric fans in addition to the big clutch fan and an engine oil cooler would probably help a lot. An 8.1 would be a cool swap too. Having modern fuel injection and a 4L80E would be sweet. Realistically, warming up the 454 (heads...
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    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    Where is Brush Truck Repair located over there?
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    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    That would be a great engine/transmission swap idea for my '90 burb! ;) I read on another forum that a guy who had an older Winnebago on a Dodge chassis bought a 90's Ford ambulance for cheap and swapped the 7.3/A4OD into his motorhome. I have thought about the bus idea before too. Would be...
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    Post your interiors

    What is that jump seat out of originally? That is cool.
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    Best tire on a budget

    Is the SPID label still in the glovebox in your pickup? It would be interesting to know what size it originally came with. That is a sweet looking pickup with the steel wheels and hubcaps.
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    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    I think the main reason I started this thread was to explore ideas about swaps, pros vs. cons, in an RV. I understand that it never would be economic to do a swap, (as a Cummins swap in a square body pickup probably is rarely an economic swap either) but thought it could be an interesting...
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    Best tire on a budget

    With the 250 6 cylinder...I'd stick with a 235 75R 15 or equivalent diameter. Probably don't want to go a whole lot wider on those stock 6-7" wide steelies. Should be lots of options out there in 15's for a decent price. Mastercraft tires are a good option for the money (made by Cooper). Seems...
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    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    One of the challenges will be finding a better radiator. It has a vertical radiator which appears to be somewhat of an odd ball. I'd like to upgrade to a bigger/better one, but not sure where to look. I should put a mechanical temp gauge in it as the current gauge just has C and a slash in...
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    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    Yeah, I started this thread to float some ideas and see what people's opinions were on doing a diesel swap in an old RV. What I like about this forum is all the different ideas and how most of us here enjoy older vehicles. Truthfully, the 454 runs great and it is a blast to drive. There is...
  12. mcarlo86

    From a 700R to a Muncie M21 or M22 or a Borg Warner T-10

    What has been causing the 700R4 troubles? Do you tow a lot? Just curious.
  13. mcarlo86

    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    Yeah, that is my gut feeling too. I had a mechanic friend who has a lot of 6.5 experience float the idea to me. I think first thing I should do is look for a better radiator. The 454 runs really strong and is a lot of fun to drive.
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    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    A little background first: I have a '78 P30 Itasca class A motorhome with a 454, th400, and 4.56 gears with 235 85R16 tires. Currently the 454 runs like a top and I really have no complaints other than when I am towing a trailer with a couple ATV's on it or pulling my enclosed fish house...
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    4x4 Crewcab weight

    I suppose I could start a thread. I posted a pic a while back, maybe on my suburban build thread showing the motorhome.
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    77 K10 LS Swap

    Yeah, Napa Gold filters are made by Wix. As soon as I saw your pic of the plugged up pickup tube with filter material, I was thinking "I bet that was a Fram filter." Wix/Napa Gold are darn good filters.
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    4x4 Crewcab weight

    My '78 P30 Itasca motorhome has 4.56's and 235 85 16's (31.7" diameter) and it runs around 3200 RPM's at 65 mph. TH400 transmission. I like @bucket 's idea of finding a 6.0. THEN turbo that. :headbang:
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    77 K10 LS Swap

    What brand oil filter have you been using?
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    Filling a k10 wheel well, best wheel to tire ratio

    Maybe he turned them in? I have to tell our local tire shop to put the white letters out or they automatically put them in. I'm thinking I must be out of style now days.
  20. mcarlo86

    383 Stroker or 6.0 LS??

    Probably was 235 75R 15's. They are about a 29" tire I think.
  21. mcarlo86

    Low hanging fruit to improve performance - request for input

    I agree with previous posts. Start with the basics, cap, rotor, plugs, wires, fuel filter, etc. What transmission do you have? What is the rear end gear ratio? That is a nice survivor! The battery hold down is missing, so I think he was referencing you should get one so your battery doesn't...
  22. mcarlo86

    1979 Crew Cab Dually 496 - Tire Wizard Needed

    That's a nice pickup, btw. :rockit:
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    1979 Crew Cab Dually 496 - Tire Wizard Needed

    Wouldn't hurt to run spacers. That does look kind of close. I have seen that some brands of tires are a bit wider than others. I have never been around the Falkens before. I ordered a set of Treadwright 265 75 16's for a soil sampling truck I have and they were not any wider than the 235 85's...
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    1979 Crew Cab Dually 496 - Tire Wizard Needed

    235 85R 16's are a very common tire size on duallys. That is what I put on my P30 chassis 78 motorhome. Most of the chevy C30's from that era came with 7.50-16's and they are pretty close to a 235 85 16. 215's are shorter, so I would stick with the 235s. Just make sure you have enough air in...
  25. mcarlo86

    Bench and Bucket Seat Track Identification

    That is what I was hoping to try. I will have to pull them out and look it over.

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