bkirkpatrick
Brea / Orange County, CA
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I surrender...
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RUFFSTUFF
Kingsland, GA
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cefloyd 1961 wrote:Thinking about puting a K&N cold air induction kit on it has anyone tried this and does it work?
You won't notice much without other engine mods...
2010 Coleman CT250
2010 Ford F250 Crew Cab 6.4L PSD
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Jarlaxle
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100% dependent on the vehicle...worth noticeable power and mileage on some, no change on others.
John and Elizabeth (Liz), with 3 nutty cats
My beloved St. Bernard, Marm, lost him 1/2/12
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1992 International Genesis school bus conversion
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RUFFSTUFF
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Jarlaxle wrote:100% dependent on the vehicle...worth noticeable power and mileage on some, no change on others.
If all you do is install a CAI, I stand by my original statement. The ECU in a naturally aspirated vehicle will not take advantage of the increased airflow and in most cases, will adjust fueling to negate it.
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cefloyd 1961
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What Kind of engine mods would I need and what would be the cost?
2006 f350 superduty 6.0.. 2012 sandpiper 345RET loaded
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Jarlaxle
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Jarlaxle wrote:100% dependent on the vehicle...worth noticeable power and mileage on some, no change on others.
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Crazyfoe
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cefloyd 1961 wrote:What Kind of engine mods would I need and what would be the cost?
Really unless your willing to put a significant amount of money into upgrades I wouldn't bother. Start w/ supercharging it best bang you can get for the money. That's what I'd do on my bb if I felt I needed more.
The 6L is a very capable engine and bulletproof, I would have settled for it but I wanted the ally trans and the BB.
04' Chevy Silverado 2500HD 496 cu in - Allison
'06 Keystone Cougar 304BH
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partsman01
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I could not afford new, and could not afford any good shape older diesels, so I ended up getting a 1996 GMC K2500 extra cab, long box 4x4 with a Vortec 454/7.4 litre.
Got the dealer down to 5200CDN it had 219.000Km when I got it almost three years ago, and so far I have used it to pull a 1999 22 foot fifth wheel and now it has one trip pulling a 2004 24.5 foot Fifth wheel, so far it has been good, but still not sure how much I should push it on hills.
Always feel funny when I have it reving or going into passing gear on hills.
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'68Monaco440HP
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partsman01 wrote:I could not afford new, and could not afford any good shape older diesels, so I ended up getting a 1996 GMC K2500 extra cab, long box 4x4 with a Vortec 454/7.4 litre.
Got the dealer down to 5200CDN it had 219.000Km when I got it almost three years ago, and so far I have used it to pull a 1999 22 foot fifth wheel and now it has one trip pulling a 2004 24.5 foot Fifth wheel, so far it has been good, but still not sure how much I should push it on hills.
Always feel funny when I have it reving or going into passing gear on hills.
Run it up to redline with confidence. That number is good. That said, a new timing chain may be a good idea, especially for a tow vehicle.
[Sold] 1983 [34'] Model 3411 Silver Streak
1976 32' Continental Supreme Silver Streak at present
2004 DODGE 305/555 ISB, QC SRW LB NV-5600, 7,400-lbs & Hensley Arrow
Combination is above 15,000-lbs. 15-cpm solo, 25-cpm towing
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ejfranz
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If you don't mind slowing down on the mountain passes then get the gas motor. I did that for many years.
I prefer my diesel because I know it has the power to get me out of almost any situation. I tend to stay at 60 mph but have also pushed it to 75mph through mountain passes when I had to get back from a long weekend. I don't know if I would buy a newer diesel with all the pollution crap.
06 Chevy Silverado 3500 Crewcab SRW 4WD - Allison 6 speed & Duramax LBZ.
Upgrades: BD diesel exhaust manifold, Edge Evolution, Timbrens & KYB Monomax.
Camper: 2005 Adventurer 90FWS - Electric jacks, LEDs, 6V batteries, roof rack, ladder & awning.
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