My truck is like the school bully who beats you up and takes your lunch money.Or the thin of pocketbook
what should i do?
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Hey there was a thread not to long ago with my truck for sale because I was just tired of it. I'm glad I didn't sell her. Keep the truck you will be happy you did Josh
Or the thin of pocketbook
I agree with you guys ^^ I really enjoy this hobby from the competing to turning the wrenches to simply just reading the forums and learning.. But as much as I enjoy it, its reckless spending that has no end in site. IMO if you can afford to spend 20k a year (Atleast) to competivetly compete/play then awesome for you :thumb: "Can I afford it NOW"?? YES!, but can I afford to continue to do that year after year and not be disgusted with myself for the money & time I invested into a hobby?? I'm really not sure
I Guess with a second kid on the way my priorities are changing a bit but its not from a lack of interest/passion for the hobby but more so the timing at this point in my life. On a postive note!! some one will make out like a bandit if I do decide to sell my Junk :hug:
I agree with you guys ^^ I really enjoy this hobby from the competing to turning the wrenches to simply just reading the forums and learning.. But as much as I enjoy it, its reckless spending that has no end in site. IMO if you can afford to spend 20k a year (Atleast) to competivetly compete/play then awesome for you :thumb: "Can I afford it NOW"?? YES!, but can I afford to continue to do that year after year and not be disgusted with myself for the money & time I invested into a hobby?? I'm really not sure
I love hotrodding diesels. I've meet some of the best people and had a lot of fun. Like you I have one kid and the wife is back in school. This hobby is way out of my budget at the current time. When I was single and had money to burn it was great!
i think i figured out what im going to do. i think im going to find me a cover and im going to park the pos for a while. ive got a mower that im selling and could put a new turbo back on it but im so burnt out on the whole thing i dont think im even going to do that. i went riding street bikes today with some of my friends and it was a blast. i think im going to buy another street bike, ride it for the summer, and then maybe after summer ill have some kind of desire to start messing with it again. i know if i take the motor out ill be pissed i did, so i think the best thing i can do is just push it to the side for a while and worry about it later.
I hear what you guys are saying. I was all gung ho to get twins then I saw James blew his motor with twins. I decided it wasn't for me not so much the money. I just use my truck everyday and want it be reliable. So I have decided do get a BD Supermax, Yeah it is weak sauce in this day and age but it will help lower egt's smoke output and hopefully increase fuel mileage.
I have thought about getting a new daily driver but honestly, I don't like anything else. I love this truck
I have thought about getting a new daily driver but honestly, I don't like anything else. I love this truck
Not a bad idea at all. I am curious as to where you got the turbo from used, if you dont mind me asking.
Im done with my truck..... I havnt had to touch it in over a year u can fire it up and drive it where ever when ever...
Hope I didn't jinx myself
Hope I didn't jinx myself
I'm pretty sure he got it off the supra forums. The guy was running it as a single.
Mmm I get like 16 total avg with my bd could be tuning I can't seem to get decent MPG with my 45% overs? I have played with bout everything it'll get 18-20 somedaus on the freeway but around town blows ass it's around 12-14 tops. As for egts on a boosted launch it still pegs my 1600 degree Pyro but towing or rolling into the throttle they'll slow down around 1200-1400 degrees
I always thought it would be cool to see a Duramax in a old Pontiac or something. I would love to see a Dmax in a 65-67 GTO, but thats just me. Do something a little different than a S10, Camaro, or Chevelle. Change it up
I get 16 now I was in between 18-19 with the 4094. I have no plans to get larger injectors. I just want to be able to mostly clean up the smoke without a sacrifice in spool. The 4094 was a big let down in the egt department as well they were actually higher than the IHI. I have driven trucks with the HTT and they are 100% better than the 4094. The BD is a little smaller but I am getting it for a good price.
Ya I've been thinking bout selling mine an going to a 66 billet but who knows but spool up on my tow tune is pretty its by no means stock spool up but its not horrible
I wonder why are you guys getting such low fuel mileage with the BD and the S364? I am running the HTT S366 and can get 20-21 on road trips and average 16-17 around town. When towing a trailer the worst I have seen was 13-14.
Not to take away from Josh's post....I definitly wouldn't sell the truck. I think what you are planning to do by parking it and seeing how the summer goes is the best bet. Whatever you decide to do, good luck with your decision.
Not to take away from Josh's post....I definitly wouldn't sell the truck. I think what you are planning to do by parking it and seeing how the summer goes is the best bet. Whatever you decide to do, good luck with your decision.