Jory
12-12-2010, 02:50 PM
Hi,
I've got a '79 C10 stepside with the 250ci straight 6 and a 3 speed manual that I picked up about a year ago. It has over 300,000 miles on it according to the previous owner.
I bought it for a project. The motor burns about as much oil as fuel.
I've been tossing around the idea of a 6.2 diesel + a turbo (I'm a huge diesel enthusiast)
I'm going to be taking an engine rebuilding class this coming semester and the idea of rebuilding the original I6 crossed my mind. I'm a big fan of unique motor setups.
I did some research and saw some info about people having good results out of going forced induction.
Anyone have experience with turboing a 250?
Also, any ball park figures on parts cost for a rebuild that would hold up to boost?
Any and all advice is welcomed!
here's the truck in question:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1203.snc4/155538_10150094688643714_546228713_7320020_7314015 _n.jpg
I've got a '79 C10 stepside with the 250ci straight 6 and a 3 speed manual that I picked up about a year ago. It has over 300,000 miles on it according to the previous owner.
I bought it for a project. The motor burns about as much oil as fuel.
I've been tossing around the idea of a 6.2 diesel + a turbo (I'm a huge diesel enthusiast)
I'm going to be taking an engine rebuilding class this coming semester and the idea of rebuilding the original I6 crossed my mind. I'm a big fan of unique motor setups.
I did some research and saw some info about people having good results out of going forced induction.
Anyone have experience with turboing a 250?
Also, any ball park figures on parts cost for a rebuild that would hold up to boost?
Any and all advice is welcomed!
here's the truck in question:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1203.snc4/155538_10150094688643714_546228713_7320020_7314015 _n.jpg