Very clean LS powered '78 K10 Silverado on Power Tour

[WSSix]

So what's the difference between a C and a K truck?

I'd love to get a 68-72 Chevy/GMC 4x4 and put a diesel engine in it. Maybe a smaller Cummins instead of the monster 5.9 that was in the Dodges. One day for sure.

[malibu795]

Originally Posted by WSSix

So what's the difference between a C and a K truck?

I'd love to get a 68-72 Chevy/GMC 4x4 and put a diesel engine in it. Maybe a smaller Cummins instead of the monster 5.9 that was in the Dodges. One day for sure.

C is 2wd K is 4wd in 88 when 90% of the line went IFS the straight axle 4wd where classified as V or W-30s mainly the cab and chassis trucks.. there are OEM straight axle up to 91.

speaking of that body style... build thread
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/for...d.php?t=163805
tease pictures... it put down 588hp/1019tq at the tires

[malibu795]

i have done a Dmax repower my self... same GM std bell housing bolt patter. LBZ(06-07) cam with 4l85 in the chevy 3500 vans. 08 and newer come with 6l90s.. i plan on putting on in my 79 malibu with the T56 behind it and a 13" single disc clutch. Dmax runs a 14.X" flywheel.. i did the swap for about 8k at a need it now pricing... probally do it for 5-6k in a no rush deal.. in stock hard part form.. the dmax is capable of putting 600-700hp at the crank with just tuning.. size wise its same lenght as a LWP BBC ~1" wider and ~2" taller (turbo) and about ~100lb heavier than a iron head BBC

put a 06 LBZ in my 99 C3500HD




as for speed....
buddies 06 LBZ 3500 2wd express van with 4l85 its done 10.6
http://youtu.be/8H94FMG3VFM

[fleetus macmullitz]

I didn't realize this truck was part of Chevy's dispay on Power Tour.

You can’t have a Chevrolet display without trucks, and Chevrolet brought one of our favorite SEMA 2013 builds in this ’78 K10 short bed. The truck was resto-modded to look completely stock on the exterior and interior only to reveal a 320hp 5.3L E-ROD crate engine and 4L70E transmission under the hood.

[WSSix]

That's freaking awesome, Adam! That's basically how I'd want the truck to sit etc. I've even thought of doing exactly what that guy did by taking a simple 2wd long bed and making it into a 4wd building a custom 4 link front and rear or getting a later, modern IFS frame to put under the truck. I'd want the truck to ride nicely. I don't see leaf springs front and rear allowing that to happen. LWB C10s are just given away but look better as a 4wd in my mind, too. Thanks for sharing that link and answering my question.

Good info on the truck too, Skip. GM is doing some good promotion work this way I think.