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Rev.Vassago 02-29-2008 10:34 PM
Originally Posted by LightsChromeHorsepower
Vassago says
I'd hate to even contemplate how much it would cost to put a computer controlled engine into a 1985 pre-computer truck. Somehow, I think dropping a new engine in there is out of the question. I doubt there's many places that have new or newer pre-computer engines just lying around.
www.kustomtruck.com

Thes guys do it all the time. Used or reman electronic engines are readily available.

Another example of the Revs BS
Show me where on that website they are putting new computer controlled engines into non-computer trucks. All I saw were a bunch of pre emission engines. I didn't see one pre-computer engine in the lot. :roll:

Oh wait. I found it. A grand total of one truck on the site - an 87 Pete. Also, no price listed for anything. :roll:

I know reading comprehension isn't your strong suit, but I never said it couldn't be done - only that it would be expensive. :roll:

Rev.Vassago 02-29-2008 10:40 PM
Originally Posted by ash_ca_la
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by GMAN
Have you considered getting a new or newer engine to drop in your truck? You have already spend a lot of money in rebuilding things. Your truck would be in pretty good shape with a new or newer bigger engine.
Originally Posted by Papa Rick
Rebuild is out of the question, as it is a 1985 350 BCC
I'd hate to even contemplate how much it would cost to put a computer controlled engine into a 1985 pre-computer truck. Somehow, I think dropping a new engine in there is out of the question. I doubt there's many places that have new or newer pre-computer engines just lying around.
They have all kinds of Rebuilt Pre Computer as well as computer ran engines these days on a exchange basis for about 8,000 to 12,000$ .. All of them have warrantees n come in complete or long block versions !!! I would have done this instead of haveing truck payments again !!! That truck could break just like the 85 did and then you will have a repair bill as well as a truck payment !!! With all that new stuff on the 85 I would have kept it !!! What did you do with it anyway ???
Rebuilt does not equal new or nearly new. Where did you people learn to read? :roll:

RostyC 03-01-2008 12:38 AM
On a side note though that 359 did look good. They brought it in on the back of a truck in pieces. :shock: I'll bet that cost at least 100k to restore, probably more.

LightsChromeHorsepower 03-01-2008 05:41 AM
Vassago said;

I'd hate to even contemplate how much it would cost to put a computer controlled engine into a 1985 pre-computer truck. Somehow, I think dropping a new engine in there is out of the question. I doubt there's many places that have new or newer pre-computer engines just lying around.
I think Vassago's exact words that I read were "new or newer"

Kustom sells conversion wiring harnesses for about $2,000.

There seems to be a cottage industry springing up selling new glider kits, built with reman pre-emission engines.

Kustom was the first place I saw doing this. I have since seen a couple of others getting on the bandwagon. If you get the frame pre-drilled for the suspension you will use, putting a glider together is super easy.

Rev.Vassago 03-01-2008 09:02 AM
Originally Posted by LightsChromeHorsepower
I think Vassago's exact words that I read were "new or newer"
Originally Posted by GMAN
Have you considered getting a new or newer engine to drop in your truck?
Learn to read.

LightsChromeHorsepower 03-01-2008 10:11 AM
I know how to read. Those are YOUR exact words- posted Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 6:07 PM.

As I see it you have two choices; find a school that teaches remedial reading and critical thinking skills to adults, or go into into politics, if you really think you can deny your own words.

Or maybe baseball. Bonds, Clemens and Vassago, all in the Hall of Shame.

Rev.Vassago 03-01-2008 11:18 AM
Originally Posted by LightsChromeHorsepower
I know how to read. Those are YOUR exact words- posted Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 6:07 PM.

As I see it you have two choices; find a school that teaches remedial reading and critical thinking skills to adults, or go into into politics, if you really think you can deny your own words.

Or maybe baseball. Bonds, Clemens and Vassago, all in the Hall of Shame.
You, sir, are an idiot. :roll:

Orangetxguy 03-01-2008 03:52 PM
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Originally Posted by LightsChromeHorsepower
Vassago says
I'd hate to even contemplate how much it would cost to put a computer controlled engine into a 1985 pre-computer truck. Somehow, I think dropping a new engine in there is out of the question. I doubt there's many places that have new or newer pre-computer engines just lying around.
www.kustomtruck.com

Thes guys do it all the time. Used or reman electronic engines are readily available.

Another example of the Revs BS
Show me where on that website they are putting new computer controlled engines into non-computer trucks. All I saw were a bunch of pre emission engines. I didn't see one pre-computer engine in the lot. :roll:

Oh wait. I found it. A grand total of one truck on the site - an 87 Pete. Also, no price listed for anything. :roll:

I know reading comprehension isn't your strong suit, but I never said it couldn't be done - only that it would be expensive. :roll:
Not only very expensive, but most shops are not going to want to do it, simply for all the wire harness they would have to install. Few want the liability.

I have an 01 C-15 Cat, overhauled before I bought it. Because of new enviromental regulations, when it was rebuilt, all the fliipin epa crap was installed. Not good. :evil: :evil: :evil:

Rev.Vassago 03-02-2008 12:21 AM
Originally Posted by Orangetxguy

Not only very expensive, but most shops are not going to want to do it, simply for all the wire harness they would have to install. Few want the liability.
Exactly. Too bad some people here can't comprehend that.

mike3fan 03-02-2008 04:42 AM
Originally Posted by Papa Rick
After having the 03 KW for a few months now, I whish I had done this long time ago. Even though I have payments, I have come out better by paying payments and running steady, than no payments, breaking down weekly, missing loads and payning repair bills.

I never thought I would like paying payments, but I did have a money pit.
My thoughts exactly,with no payments,comes repair bills down time and extra tax obligations.I have done it both ways and really I prefer a newer (nicer) truck with payments and more running time.Can a newer truck break down? Of course but in the same time frame an older truck will be down more than a newer one,imo.


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