Mr. Tarkanian
New Member
- Joined
- Jan 6, 2012
- Messages
- 80
- Reaction score
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- Location
- Central KY
- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Engine Size
- 2.9L
- Transmission
- Manual
Well, I'm starting to think I could turn a BII into a really good BOB. Just a simple question for you folks: I'm wanting to go with a carb'd, point-ignited engine when my 2.9 fails. What would be a better engine for a zombie truck?
2.8L:
Lighter
Easier to swap
Easier on fuel (maybe?)
5.0L
Much more torque
Easier to find parts for
Cooler? More durable?
I'm more concerned about durability, reliability, and reasonable fuel mileage, than I am about maximum horsepower. Is 15 mpg attainable with a carb'd V8? Also, whats a good transmission to consider?
I would probably be driving the truck semi-regularly, and would like to have a simple, reliable truck that I can count on when the chips are down. Give me any ideas ya got. Thanks folks.
2.8L:
Lighter
Easier to swap
Easier on fuel (maybe?)
5.0L
Much more torque
Easier to find parts for
Cooler? More durable?
I'm more concerned about durability, reliability, and reasonable fuel mileage, than I am about maximum horsepower. Is 15 mpg attainable with a carb'd V8? Also, whats a good transmission to consider?
I would probably be driving the truck semi-regularly, and would like to have a simple, reliable truck that I can count on when the chips are down. Give me any ideas ya got. Thanks folks.