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But i dont want duramax & allison. too amny computers and too much $$$$$$
i could get a 4BT and a 6speed tranny & t-case for cheap and no computers. could wire easily with a pre terminated fuse block from painless wiring.
just need to find a cheap HMMWV with a cleanbody, 4 door hard top.
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thats what i was looking at. seems to be simular to the 6.2 & 6.5 in power when its stock. a turbo, pump and injectors can get around 300 ish HP i think. certainly gonna look into it more! the thing is 10" shorter that a 6BT!!! thats a HUGE difference! but just as tall obviously so body lift...
wow thats tight. how in the world can you get the valve cover off?!?!
im wondering if 4BT would be better bet for ease of fit & working on AFTER its in the truck. hmmmm ill have to look up power specs. whole reason to re-power is for.......POWER!!
ford used V8 because of power, not size. the V8 configuration offered better power across the RPM range.
powerstrokes are a bit too tall for HMMWVs because of the turbo being on top of the engine. 2" or more of body lift are required.
yes the 4BT is a common upgrade, basically the cummins...
Picked it up at local bookstore going outta business.
Anyhow, theres an article about a guy who threw an '04 duramax and allison in his HMMWV. put in a different t-case as well, LoL runs a 12.8 @ 101MPH! re wired the whole thing to 12VDC and put in half shafts from an ambulance. Threw H2 wheels...