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For a fact I have an M1008 bone stock everything with 236/85-16 tires and my GV unit gives me 55-60 MPH @ 2150 to 2300 RPM's. At 2450 RPM GV gets me 65MPH but feels like engine no-likey too much. Average MPG combined city/highway is a solid 17-18 MPG. Trade-off; Life in the slow lane and...

Since I last posted I've come to the conclusion that for guys running 37" tires coupled with 4L80, you're done as far as trans/gearing/ output is concerned. Turbo would be the next logical step. But I've since learned that the 6.2L Bank's setups are non-waste-gated units which, after reading...

A sad ending to a tragic incident, because many here interacted with and knew Jim personally. That seems to hurt for always. And it may further sadden some hearts to know that the negligence by this 'professional' truck driver is, by our laws, seemingly, lightly punished. But this person's life...

Just a comment, it may be pretty hot out that way by June, high 90's easily, but you might catch a cooler spell. Wife and myself could not make the last meet but if we're open about that time, anything is possible. Maybe even a daytrip. Keep the post alive.

Another mission scrubbed for us, family situation demands our involvement, only wish we knew about it before hopes got so high... try, try again--- wishing you all the best fun and a safe weekend, maybe post some picks for us no-shows, eh? God Bless!

Hey now--- if you're up Montana-way in April and get any possible SoCal destinations, I need transport of a pickup truck bed in Great falls, anything shakin' there? Will pay cash. Regards! My post

Complete, whole & assembled, CUCV pickup truck bed plus bench-seat accessories, needs transport from seller's yard in Great Falls, MT to Victorville, CA, - name YOUR cost/price and OPEN date in April, seller will load w/forklift, may be on pallet or not. Require careful handling with...

OMG---- DON'T, I repeat, don't use Dexcool in your CUCV unless you've completely rebuild your engine and your doing a totally clean, first-time re-install with brand new radiator, hoses, water pump, thermostats, cap and ANYTHING even remotely involved with the cooling system. Because if Dexcool...

Can you show some pics of 1031 underside for comparison? Maybe a dimension or two will help.

If you are in the SoCal regions, I can answer that one; depending on what kind of DS you want, ALL new or rebuild yours; aluminum: $500. Regular steel w/your shaft; $325 to $400.

Hey guys, finally did my GV install and would like to do a post here on it but too much else happening right now that limits my time. In a nutshell: it works as advertised, only there were some install and operation issues that, due to other prior commitments, I've had to put aside for the time...

DITTO: Hams surely are 'good people'. My brother is a totally dedicated ham radio guy and he's good people... a brat sometimes, but good people! Regards

Steve, you will find this type of info on the CUCV TM's PAGE. Look for Operators Manual. Good luck in your search.

Hey Wayne, glad to hear the news on the Hudson bridge project, hope all you guys can get out there and get-er-done! YUP! Myself, I did some dirt pushing myself as an apprentice, actually 'scraped' a few dirt-jobs, for a couple of years. But I knew it was a path to bigger things and looking back...

Thanks Knight, looking forward to your plans/ideas on turbo project. Myself, I haven't even begun to collect any hardware yet but the Banks system seems to be the easiest and most economical for now. Only wonder about performance, like will it will actually deliver compared to the 6.5L stock...

Hey Wayne--- yup--- IUOE Local 12 Los Angeles--- 25 years and counting... and even when work was fairly bad here, past 5 years, was still keeping head above water and minimal truck projects going. Meanwhile... are you also Operating Engineers too? Let's hear about it bro! Regards

Thanks again Knight, that's about what I'm aiming for; 2000-2300 rpm max, and the reason is mainly fuel mileage. But I like that I will still have the ability to gear-split it down for long grades, keeping the R's nice-n-easy, and ALSO keeping the big rigs off my tail! Uh-Huh! Read a...

This is a great thread--- thanks to ALL you guys!!! Was considering 4L80E swap sometime ago but instead went with the Gear Vendors install to my 1008, finally, and it's a wee-bit disappointing that with the TH400/GVunit, you really only gain about 8-10 mph speed increase in overdrive. So now...

Dude! (panzeville) you look to be a first class fabricator! My hat's off the ya'! (bow) Been following some of your threads and learning about stuff that I only previously imagined doing--- BRAVISIMO!!!

OK, mucho-thankso to FASTNOVA for the timely PM, and sorry I haven't read this entire thread yet--- but my problem is, as always... I DON'T EVER HAVE ANY TIME FOR HARDLY ANYTHING! Who doesn't?' But darn--- if the original dates of April 5-7 are still solid, weez' ah' gonna git there! Never been...