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b1jetmech · 01-31-2011, 06:13 PM

Hey metro,
Thanks for the welcome and info.

That is some impressive numbers from "Dave" considering his truck weighs close to 4 tons!

Guess I should raise my goal for the mileage increase.

I know it can be done because I did another Suburban diesel conversion using a Cummins 4BT.

Best MPG achieved from the 4BT was 26 highway and 20-21 city which isn't bad.

I decided to do a gm diesel because they bolt right in and their inexpensive. Just have to know how to take care of them and they will take care of you

BTW,

I would like to do a yanmar 3 cyl. diesel conversion to a metro, I think 70 mpg would be achievable.

Chase

01-31-2011, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
b1jetmech Even a caveman can do it! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey metro, Thanks for the welcome and info. That is some impressive numbers from "Dave" considering his truck weighs close to 4 tons! Guess I should raise my goal for the mileage increase. I know it can be done because I did another Suburban diesel conversion using a Cummins 4BT. Best MPG achieved from the 4BT was 26 highway and 20-21 city which isn't bad. I decided to do a gm diesel because they bolt right in and their inexpensive. Just have to know how to take care of them and they will take care of you BTW, I would like to do a yanmar 3 cyl. diesel conversion to a metro, I think 70 mpg would be achievable. Chase __________________ 99' Suburban K1500 6.5 diesel non turbo/4l80e conversion Out with the gas 350! Last edited by b1jetmech; 01-31-2011 at 09:44 PM..