1993 K2500 Burb 454tbi questions?
September 22nd, 2013, 6:30 PM
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1993 K2500 Burb 454tbi questions?
Hey guys.
I was planning on doing some upgrades to my truck, but after researching some mods I have come across mixed reviews since I'm going to be towing.
I want a beefy engine, but I will be towing an 8000lb travel trailer and some folks are telling me that doing a cam wouldnt' be a good idea.
What can I do to get it pretty quick, I want to have some stop light to stop light capability.
My plan was cam, intake manifold, headers, exhaust, intake, small lift, and a tune.
That should be ok for towing shouldn't it?
BTW, I just sold my Duramax, so maybe my outlook on what I "want to do" may not be possible. My Dmax was fast in a race, towed great, best of both worlds. I think the old GMC big block can do the same just with more fuel. Am I wrong?
I was planning on doing some upgrades to my truck, but after researching some mods I have come across mixed reviews since I'm going to be towing.
I want a beefy engine, but I will be towing an 8000lb travel trailer and some folks are telling me that doing a cam wouldnt' be a good idea.
What can I do to get it pretty quick, I want to have some stop light to stop light capability.
My plan was cam, intake manifold, headers, exhaust, intake, small lift, and a tune.
That should be ok for towing shouldn't it?
BTW, I just sold my Duramax, so maybe my outlook on what I "want to do" may not be possible. My Dmax was fast in a race, towed great, best of both worlds. I think the old GMC big block can do the same just with more fuel. Am I wrong?
September 22nd, 2013, 6:45 PM
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You can go with a cam that has low end torque but I would not do headers
( higher heat loss ) but open up the exhaust. You would need hi-flow TBI injectors and bump fuel pressure up (Stock is 9 to15 psi on TBI) I would go for 20psi or what the replacement injectors called for. JM TWC
Good luck and have fun with your project.
John
( higher heat loss ) but open up the exhaust. You would need hi-flow TBI injectors and bump fuel pressure up (Stock is 9 to15 psi on TBI) I would go for 20psi or what the replacement injectors called for. JM TWC
Good luck and have fun with your project.
John
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