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Originally Posted by elhigh
This would be a fun project. I think modding on old body-on-frame trucks has GOT to be more fun (read: less hassle) than trying to mod newer spaceframe designs.
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True but there's so much to do even adding things like seat belts, so it's a bit hard to know where to start. But at least it's a blank canvas, I can add things that I want without being forced to have them like you have with new cars.
So far the wish list is for about 140hp from the flathead on LPG, a Jaguar IFS and re-geared rear end. Then I can look at fitting A/C and getting the cab quiet enough that I can take bluetooth phone calls.
I did specifically want a V8 and thought about getting something already LS powered but this won out in the end. At the very least it's not a depreciating asset. I do like the idea of an Eco rod, and I really would love EFI even if just so I can have a SG or 'Guino.
There's been a lot of talk about adapting an MPGuino to a fuel flow meter signal, but no one's actually done it. I wonder if gas (LPG) flow meters would be cheaper? LPG also has the advantage that without a mechanical pump (which is also 1hp saved), I think you could add a DFCO mode quite easily. Ignition off, solenoid shuts off gas flow, simple.