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Old 12-13-2012, 11:16 PM   #144 (permalink)
HHOTDI
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Hey, lets throw you a curve...you could always dump that 351/400M series motor and do a Turbo Diesel swap. The Mercedes OM617 5cyl is an awesome swap as well as the 4BT Cummings. Dunno what you have available down under....but there are a lot of swaps like that here in the states that are netting excellent fuel mileage and great pulling/hauling power! just a thought..... I am looking to stuff one of the OM617T into a willy's jeep for wheelin' in. Our big Powerstroke Excursion has a all-time best of 18.2MPG on a long trip to the beautiful Oregon Coast. We got 750 miles to that tank! Whoo Hooo! Keep up the great work mate! :{)
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