I doubt it and if it was possible I’d pay money for that recipe
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- Thread starter Lucasd2002
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TRINDU
PBB Orphan
Maybe in a S10 @ 55mph, w/ 3.08s, downhill.
This is my old 86 1 ton with a 6" lift,35's. 3.73, 454, and turbo 400. It consistently got 15mpg driving back and forth from work. A stock 6 liter usually gets pretty good fuel mileage. Obviously, that truck is a lot heavier, but I bet it gets decent fuel mileage.
YotaAtieToo
Thick skull
What fucking planet do you live on?
My 6.0 burb with stock pizza cutters and 6" frame hieght could barely manage 12 mpg if you drove like a grandma.
OutlawRider
Gum Gardener
Uhm I have a 6.0/4l80e in a regular cab 2wd. 4.10 gears and does not even get close to 20. Maybe 15 on a great day but doubt that too.
This is my old 86 1 ton with a 6" lift,35's. 3.73, 454, and turbo 400. It consistently got 15mpg driving back and forth from work. A stock 6 liter usually gets pretty good fuel mileage. Obviously, that truck is a lot heavier, but I bet it gets decent fuel mileage.
Aggie06
I ain't the one to blame.
I would bet the 6.0 in that setup gets 9 mpg on a good day.
Well obviously don't know much about driving a 6 liter. Only my Landcruiser which doesn't count.
I just figured if I could get that mileage out of a 454, a 6 liter should do better. But to be fair my 454 had a Quadrajet, so that's like driving a 2 barrel most of the time.
I just figured if I could get that mileage out of a 454, a 6 liter should do better. But to be fair my 454 had a Quadrajet, so that's like driving a 2 barrel most of the time.
YotaAtieToo
Thick skull
It's wierd how bad of milage the 6.0s get vs the hp they make compared to the 5.3 or even the 8.1.
72blazer
Marion Cobretti
I think something this badass deserves to get the MPG argument thrown out the window. Who gives a shit. Sound like the guys over on the JL forum arguing about mpgs. 
OutlawRider
Gum Gardener
Wrong member. Thought he was the one in GCC that bought a newer 2016 Chevy. He was also looking at a square body with a 6.0 in it.
Lucasd2002
Guy
We have agreed on a price. I'm arranging logistics now. There is no spare, so I'll be relying on fix-a-flat, I guess.
Looking forward to the road trip
I have owned a Chevy 6.0 before so I'm expecting threve miles per gallon
YotaAtieToo
Thick skull
Take a good look at the tires, make sure they're pumped up. Those things like to blow the tread off from age before they every wear out, not just spring a leak.
Would suck to waste a fender before you even got home.
For sure. Those tires were designed to live on a Humvee where they never saw more than 55mph. Given their age... Take it slow and careful. Stop often to check on them. You might be able to catch the delamination before it completely throws the tread, or it'll just go all at once.
You'll most likely be fine though. 😁
It's definately repainted and the interior looks a little pieced together. The front bench doesnt match the rear. Seat belts are faded and closer match the carpet. I'm not sure if that's the way they came having a tan carpet and pilar covers.
Lucasd2002
Guy
Decoding the VIN now. It was originally a 454 TBI truck built in Janesville, Wisconsin
I mean... Aren't all square bodies repainted and pieced together at this point in time?
I just shopped around and besides some cheap random crap brand, the only thing I could find for a 16.5 is this:
simpletire.com
So yeah, definitely plan to buy new wheels and tires sooner rather than later.
Where is it located? AKA how long of a drive to get it home?
Also, HOW MUCH MONEY???
Buy Goodyear Wrangler Enforcer MT Tires Online | SimpleTire
Buy new Goodyear Wrangler Enforcer MT tires from SimpleTire at the lowest cost and get them delivered directly to you, or one of our 20,000+ installation centers in days. Schedule an installation with your preferred mechanic to make tire buying a painless and simple process.
So yeah, definitely plan to buy new wheels and tires sooner rather than later.
Where is it located? AKA how long of a drive to get it home?
Also, HOW MUCH MONEY???
Lucasd2002
Guy
There are still used take-offs out there:
But nowhere near as cheap as they used to be.
95%+ Goodyear Tire Radial (37x12.50R16.5) Take-off Sets
These are the same tires that the Humvees drive up and down the road on as well as go to war on every day. They wear like steel on the road but have a wide enough tread pattern to clean out well off road. BEST DEAL ONLINE!!! PERIOD! Prod Specs:Qty: 1 (min order 4, call for smaller order)37" Tall...
www.trailworthyfab.com
But nowhere near as cheap as they used to be.
Lucasd2002
Guy
Truck is in Shreveport, LA and I am tentatively planning to go get it on Saturday.
A normal drive back would be 9 hours. I plan to take it slow. We'll see how long it takes.
A normal drive back would be 9 hours. I plan to take it slow. We'll see how long it takes.
There are still used take-offs out there:
95%+ Goodyear Tire Radial (37x12.50R16.5) Take-off Sets
These are the same tires that the Humvees drive up and down the road on as well as go to war on every day. They wear like steel on the road but have a wide enough tread pattern to clean out well off road. BEST DEAL ONLINE!!! PERIOD! Prod Specs:Qty: 1 (min order 4, call for smaller order)37" Tall...www.trailworthyfab.com
But nowhere near as cheap as they used to be.
True, though the date codes would be interesting to see. I bet those are 10+ years old and I wouldn't drive them on the highway. Ever.
Take it slow and steady, and make lots of stops along the way for inspections. Maybe map out a couple tire shops along the way in case you need to buy something.
Lucasd2002
Guy
Couple hundred miles into the trip. Hand calc says I’m getting about 13-14mpg. I’m probably optimistic
Are you trusting the odometer (probably inaccurate), or measuring distance with GPS?
Etyler2
Your kind of Asshole
Sounds about right. Who cares, it’s bad ass.
I have an 02 HD 8.1 Allison 2wd that wants a D60 in the front.
I have an 02 HD 8.1 Allison 2wd that wants a D60 in the front.
YotaAtieToo
Thick skull
I don't think twf will sell them if they're that old.
Personally, I'd go for the mtr or bfg take offs.
Lucasd2002
Guy
I used a GPS app to track distance and speed. The mileage seemed to settle into an average over 600+ miles of 12.5-13 mpg.
The tires didn't give me any trouble. Seller gave me an extra BFG 37-12.5-16.5 and military runflat spacer but no wheel. I would have been screwed if I had a blowout (would have had to try to find a shop to mount the wheel). I had a patch kit, a can of fix-a-flat, and hope.
I set the cruise at about 65 for almost the whole trip.
Aggie06
I ain't the one to blame.
You’ve got to pump those numbers up.
Good to hear, and glad you got the truck home without any drama.
What are the date codes on the tires? Maybe they aren't ancient...
Lucasd2002
Guy
Finally remembered to look at the date codes today when I was searching for zerk fittings.
Not good news. 2 of the tires were made in 2000, 1 was made in 2007, and 1 was made in 2008.
Guess I should be on the lookout for a bus of nuns whenever I drive this thing.