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Originally Posted by Gorilla Unit 33
nice. when do u figure on having the thing back on the road?
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It's still runnin on the gas motor. As soon as the diesel is completely assembled, I will remove the whole front end of the truck for some MAJOR rust repair. With the front sheet metal removed I can easily install the new engine/trans combo. I am also trashing both front and rear axle assemblies for more modern axles out of a Chevy. Its going to take some time and a whole lot of $$$$.
As far as compression goes, stock was 22:1, the new pistons are 17.5:1. I plan on running ~15-18 psi That should get me in the 250 hp/700 ft.lb. range. I might get silly with some propane/water injection and maybe a little nos.