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07-14-2018, 08:11 AM
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Who's running a 6 cyl?
Hello folks,
who is running a 6 cylinder in their short bed? What are your thoughts on it? I am looking and learning right now and see lots of 6 cyls available. For me, I won't be towing anything or racing. Just a cruise and light hauling truck. Thanks! |
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07-14-2018, 08:44 AM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
I believe there are quite a few of us running 6's in our old trucks. I believe there may be a 6 cyc. club out there also. Mine has a factory 250 with the 350 turbo trans in it. Mine runs good but is getting tired, so I've rebuilt a 292 for it and going to install it along with a 200-4R before to long. I'm happy with the six in mine, but I am going to lower it a bit, install disk brakes, and move gas tank to rear. Everyone has a little something they want to do to personalize there vehicle.
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07-14-2018, 09:21 AM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
Lot's of guy's love the L6 -look for a 292 ,If you find one make sure you get the engine mounts with it .
http://inliners.com/ http://www.12bolt.com/ |
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07-14-2018, 12:05 PM
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Six in a row makes it go...
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
More than one...
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07-14-2018, 12:24 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
its real hard to find a good block that can be overboard without sleeveing it . these engines are bad about wearing out the first 2 cylinders because of them running hotter than the rest. I,ve run em since 71. I,d buy a 6 truck,run it till motor goes bad then do a v-8 swap personally. I went thru 5 292,s to find 1 that would clean up and still had to go .040 ob.
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07-14-2018, 04:01 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
Well... Ive been running the stock 250-6 since I bought the truck for $800 back in 1996.
I've put 100,00 miles on it since and see no reason to change. God knows how many mile it had on it when I bought it. |
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07-14-2018, 04:21 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
I love it! The definitive simple engine!
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1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks! |
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07-14-2018, 05:05 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
id have to agree with mr. bill,
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07-14-2018, 06:23 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
So how do I know if it's a 292?
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07-14-2018, 07:29 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
probably isn't. tappet covers will tell you right off
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07-14-2018, 07:30 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
292,s suck gas too
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07-14-2018, 07:49 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
Quote:
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07-14-2018, 07:51 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
15 mpg hwy(70-75) with AC. Not earth shattering, but works for me.
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07-14-2018, 07:57 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
250 here! My first C15. Barn find in Illinois. Brought her to freedom in Missouri.
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07-14-2018, 08:40 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
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1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks! |
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07-14-2018, 08:54 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
I cant get 15 mpg in my 250 bone stock babying it around
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07-14-2018, 08:55 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
Yes. Sorry, a 250 is an inline 6. 4.1 liters.
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07-14-2018, 09:56 PM
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Re: Who's running a 6 cyl?
3.54 gears.
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