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No. Texas has mountains. Steep climbs
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7520lbs and 130 hp
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I was over 16,000 pounds combined at the dump one time. Never got above 45 MPH.
1980s era turbos start spooling at 1800 and get meaningful boost at 2200 RPM. The problem is the 80 cubic millimeters of diesel each time a cylinder has a power stroke when you don't have enough air. Smoke is wasted energy. And exhaust gas temperature.
There are better turbochargers. Not waste gated either, there is a lot of truth in that name. Variable geometry gets boost down low yet opens up to prevent excessive back work.
1980s era turbos start spooling at 1800 and get meaningful boost at 2200 RPM. The problem is the 80 cubic millimeters of diesel each time a cylinder has a power stroke when you don't have enough air. Smoke is wasted energy. And exhaust gas temperature.
There are better turbochargers. Not waste gated either, there is a lot of truth in that name. Variable geometry gets boost down low yet opens up to prevent excessive back work.
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There is the JLTV but We not allowed to have them
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The new LS V8 engines have excellent power to weight ratio. I seen a 1984 K30 with a 2016 5.3 gas engine in it. Looked almost original under the hood. Lots of room left over. I wouldn't and couldn't do it. This had a wiring kit that made everything nice and neat. A/C and all. The truck is in uncommonly good shape. Mild lift and clean. Modern 2019 5.3 gas in a 1/2 ton pickup is 375 HP. Not shabby. My 2014 4.3 V6 was 275 HP. I could tell it was a 6 cylinder on long hills loaded heavy. But normal driving it was like the old 5.3 V8.
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One may buy the engine or engine/transmission that is in the new JLTV built by Banks.
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Im with you 100% if you are concerned about mileage get a bigger fuel tank. These things are American steel and should have an obscene amount of power. Put the big block in it and enjoy owning something that can get out of its own way.Gotta make sacrifices.
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Buy a different Truck.
One that was actually designed for what you’re requiring.
CUCVs were never meant for power.
Sticker on my 1987 M1008A1 engine says 155hp. Bone stock.
It does everything I ask if it.
But I also know it’s NOT a Duramax, Cummins or whatever Turbocharged engine and treat it accordingly.
Always amuses me when someone (there are many) buys a CUCV and slaps on big tires and add lots of weight and then complains about no power or speed.
One that was actually designed for what you’re requiring.
CUCVs were never meant for power.
Sticker on my 1987 M1008A1 engine says 155hp. Bone stock.
It does everything I ask if it.
But I also know it’s NOT a Duramax, Cummins or whatever Turbocharged engine and treat it accordingly.
Always amuses me when someone (there are many) buys a CUCV and slaps on big tires and add lots of weight and then complains about no power or speed.
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Haha, I never complained about power with my CUCV until I moved to the mountains. If I want to turn left at the main road, I have to go right, make a u-turn and get a running start to get up the hill.