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Christ · 10-15-2009, 10:46 PM

Yeah, you can get 15 out of that, but it's going to take time, patience, and re-learning how to drive, if you plan to keep doing it w/ that automatic.

If you're got a u-pullit yard near you, you can probably get a 5 speed OD swap for less than $200, buy a new clutch for $100 or so, and you're good to go. It'd probably be the first thing I'd do. Beyond that, see if you can find yourself a 6.9 or a 7.3, preferably Turbo. They can both be installed as standalone engines, with no real work necessary to the truck, other than installing and changing fuel systems.

I usually see these engines on craigslist for ~$500 or less, often in good running condition, and parts for them are cheap.

Another great option would be a 6BT Cummins. You can see where this is going.

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Christ Moderate your Moderation. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Troy, Pa. Posts: 8,919 Pasta - '96 Volkswagen Passat TDi 90 day: 45.22 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 430 Times in 353 Posts	Yeah, you can get 15 out of that, but it's going to take time, patience, and re-learning how to drive, if you plan to keep doing it w/ that automatic. If you're got a u-pullit yard near you, you can probably get a 5 speed OD swap for less than $200, buy a new clutch for $100 or so, and you're good to go. It'd probably be the first thing I'd do. Beyond that, see if you can find yourself a 6.9 or a 7.3, preferably Turbo. They can both be installed as standalone engines, with no real work necessary to the truck, other than installing and changing fuel systems. I usually see these engines on craigslist for ~$500 or less, often in good running condition, and parts for them are cheap. Another great option would be a 6BT Cummins. You can see where this is going. __________________ "¿ʞɐǝɹɟ ɐ ǝɹ,noʎ uǝɥʍ 'ʇı ʇ,usı 'ʎlǝuol s,ʇı"