Rick, How fast do you want the push truck to run? What size tires and what is
the ratio in the axels now? depending on the tires and ratios you might be
better off with a screamer and run the tranfer case in low. That is what we
did one run-- we could only run 35-38 but we got it real fast---
>
> From: "Rick Yacoucci" <turborick@TurboRick.com>
> Date: 2004/01/16 Fri PM 07:13:36 CST
> To: "'Smith, Bill'" <Bill.Smith@sandycorp.com>, <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Subject: RE: Push Truck Engine
>
> The truck won't be towing anything it will only be pushing
> And I think it will only be used at El Mirage so even if in the future
> I can't get it registered no big deal I'll make the 20 mile bonzi to El
> Mirage
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Smith, Bill [mailto:Bill.Smith@sandycorp.com]
> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 1:51 PM
> To: Rick Yacoucci; land-speed@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Push Truck Engine
>
>
> Rick, I you are going to pull a very heavy trailer--I would get something
> with a longer wheelbase--- I would be suprised that you can get a big block
> "emmisioned in CA in the 82 Blazer---I would look at GM's new 383 crate
> instead---that with the right gears and the correct size tires will pull
> pretty good---if you want to do and eng swap---get a 71 back 3dr surb or and
> old blazer---then its legal to do as I understad it
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Yacoucci [mailto:turborick@TurboRick.com]
> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 12:28 AM
> To: land-speed@autox.team.net
> Subject: Push Truck Engine
>
>
> Hey Guys I need some advice
>
> I have a 82 Blazer 4x4 that I want to turn into a push truck
> The truck has a 6.2 diesel I am looking at swapping it with
> possibly a 454 HO crate engine 425 hp 500 ft lb torque
> http://www.gmpartsdepot.com/store/product1.asp?SID=8&Product_ID=977
>
> Anyone have any better idea ??.... have an engine that would work ??? I
> would like too hear your opinions... Good or bad
>
> Thanks Rick
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"Sparky"
Lakester 2211
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