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Old 12-24-2009, 09:35 AM
Junkman Junkman is offline
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Originally Posted by truckinik View Post
Than my next suggestion, if you want Diesel power, real Diesel power, stick a Powerstroke in the thing. Out of a Ford. The Benz mill will surely come up short of your expectations. Unless you've got some serious gears. The 77 horsepower, or whatever it is, won't get your truck out of it's own way.
Better than something from a Ferd would be a 12 Valve Cummins. What truck is this going in? The SD isn't exactly light so he should go faster that the original luxurious MBZ besides, it's his truck.
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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.
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