JD GUMBEE
Well-known member
- Joined
- Feb 7, 2018
- Messages
- 826
- Reaction score
- 18
It looks like I am getting a turbo diesel engine, coupled to a six speed OD manual transmission handed to me with a bow.
They want me to test it out.
At first, I thought I would yank the 5.3 out of my 2003 Silverado, but after careful thought, I feel a better vehicle for our future would be a van.
This engine is not going to be cranked up. I have to leave the power in its stock format.
We have now entered an age of vehicle refurbishment. Rebuild the front suspension and install a new engine/trans/differential bearings to add about 400,000 miles of life into your 7,000 pound or less camper van...and not only will you get a warranty on the motor/trans...but they are talking 22-24MPG @70MPH with a HIGH TOP!!!!
(I need this proved to me. This is a tall order.)
Turbo 4 cylinder engine, big SAE clutch...supposedly all bolt-in except for the exhaust.
The target is going to be a $1500 retail installation.
Mine will be the GM test bed. :
: :
I am walking around 4 feet in the air right now.
This is a $12,000 package including all the front end parts and install.
With the price of new vans, if your body is in good shape and not from a salted road area, you could throw $12K at it and still make out.
They are even going to have a finance deal for people and a special insurance program.
I am in love with this concept.
I am doing the baby engine. 170ish HP and around 400 ft lbs of the magic torque-force
The next level, which uses a bigger transmission, will be 240ish HP not sure of the TQ on that one.
The biggest Kahuna will be more for Snap-On tool truck type vehicles and will have 330 ish HP and near 900 ft lbs of torque.
I am not allowed to disclose the engine maker yet. Sorry.
The prototype, I am told, is "enhanced manual pump" injection.
Very curious to see how that works.
This could really be a game-changer for camper folk everywhere. : :
Imagine a super clean E350 based class C with a 330HP 900 ish torque power rating.
Pull any 460 around like a puppy with the flu.
They want me to test it out.
At first, I thought I would yank the 5.3 out of my 2003 Silverado, but after careful thought, I feel a better vehicle for our future would be a van.
This engine is not going to be cranked up. I have to leave the power in its stock format.
We have now entered an age of vehicle refurbishment. Rebuild the front suspension and install a new engine/trans/differential bearings to add about 400,000 miles of life into your 7,000 pound or less camper van...and not only will you get a warranty on the motor/trans...but they are talking 22-24MPG @70MPH with a HIGH TOP!!!!
(I need this proved to me. This is a tall order.)
Turbo 4 cylinder engine, big SAE clutch...supposedly all bolt-in except for the exhaust.
The target is going to be a $1500 retail installation.
Mine will be the GM test bed. :
: : I am walking around 4 feet in the air right now.
This is a $12,000 package including all the front end parts and install.
With the price of new vans, if your body is in good shape and not from a salted road area, you could throw $12K at it and still make out.
They are even going to have a finance deal for people and a special insurance program.
I am in love with this concept.
I am doing the baby engine. 170ish HP and around 400 ft lbs of the magic torque-force
The next level, which uses a bigger transmission, will be 240ish HP not sure of the TQ on that one.
The biggest Kahuna will be more for Snap-On tool truck type vehicles and will have 330 ish HP and near 900 ft lbs of torque.
I am not allowed to disclose the engine maker yet. Sorry.
The prototype, I am told, is "enhanced manual pump" injection.
Very curious to see how that works.
This could really be a game-changer for camper folk everywhere. :
: Imagine a super clean E350 based class C with a 330HP 900 ish torque power rating.
Pull any 460 around like a puppy with the flu.
