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Old 12-07-2014, 09:59 AM   #49
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Re: K30 Downgrade to Cummins Project

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Originally Posted by ryanroo View Post
You are a stronger man than I. being a recovering BBC addict, i think it would have been REALLY hard for me to sell that.
During the grassy field test drive (for him to check out engine), believe me i was having second thoughts! The power was awesome and it sure sounded great too without being loud. But like you said earlier, the diesel is just way more practical for what I want.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher View Post
Exactly what Ryan said. You nearly have to tip the engine on it's end to get it in there with the core support in place. Plus you'll get tired of leaning over it, :LOL:
Yeah, there really is no reason to try to leave the core support on since this one is bent anyways.
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67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades)
67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore )
86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW
71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck)
71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project)
72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker)
01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue

^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either
'86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649
'71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642
'72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6
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