Re: repost of to diesel or not to diesel

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Posted by Charlie on Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 6:31PM :

In Reply to: repost of to diesel or not to diesel posted by Dave in Southeast on Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 5:09PM :

Have you ever done an engine swap? The 4BT, for instance, puts out 300 ft-lb and can be easily modified (without internal mods) to put out 400-500 ft-lb. the problem is gearing. It has a peak hp rpm of only 25-2600, so at least a 5 spd or even a 6spd is desirable, with precise attention to tire size/overdrive gearing/axle ratio. In other words, so rpm at 60-65 mph is 18-2100 rpm in top gear.
Several other diesels will work well as well. Yes, they vibrate more and are noisier.
Charlie

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Are torque numbers realistic, contemplating similar set up. - Tim 0:45AM 01/14/2002

Re: Are torque numbers realistic, contemplating similar set up. - C. Garbee 1:02AM 01/14/2002

Done a couple, just not sure of 4cyl in a heavy truck, con't - Dave in Southeast 9:18PM 01/13/2002

Re: Done a couple, just not sure of 4cyl in a heavy truck, con't - C. Garbee 0:54AM 01/14/2002

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