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12-05-2004, 10:06 AM
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96 K2500...
I am looking at a 96 K2500 Chev with the 5.7 Vortec and a HD 5-Speed manual.
I was wondering what kind of mileage to expect from this truck? When I test drove it, at 60 mph it was running just under 2000 rpms. I am assuming it has the 4.10 rear end. Also, if I do buy this truck, I am gonna hafta put some pipes on it. From 96 to 98, chevy ran two pipes into the muffler, and one out. What are the pros and cons to putting on two mufflers and running duals out the back? Should a balancer or crossover pipe be used? I should know Monday if am getting this truck or not. Thanks in advance!!
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1996 K2500 Reg Cab Long Box 5.7 Vortec, HD 5-speed manual (NV4500) LT265/75R16E Toyo Open Country M/T Hypertech Power Programming (AWESOME) K&N Air Filter, Flowmaster Exhaust Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch Pioneer Head Unit, MTX 200 Watt Amp, MTX 10" Thunder 4500 sub "To be old and wise you must first be young and stupid"   
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#3
12-05-2004, 09:31 PM
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 Are you sure about that??I could understand getting 8-10 towing, but gee whiz. The 5speed should help it out some, right?? Anyone else?? I didnt mention before that this is a regular cab long box. I know that would make a difference.
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1996 K2500 Reg Cab Long Box 5.7 Vortec, HD 5-speed manual (NV4500) LT265/75R16E Toyo Open Country M/T Hypertech Power Programming (AWESOME) K&N Air Filter, Flowmaster Exhaust Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch Pioneer Head Unit, MTX 200 Watt Amp, MTX 10" Thunder 4500 sub "To be old and wise you must first be young and stupid"
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#4
12-05-2004, 10:10 PM
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Re: 96 K2500...
i have a 97 350 auto and i could get around 13 or 14mpg but if your like me and floor it a lot of the time you'll get about 10.
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"Never under estimate the power of stupid people in large groups." 1997 K-1500 Silverado Vortec 350...125,610 and wounded HD chassis package Custom TRUE DUAL exhaust with cut-outs and Flowmaster 40 series mufflers Poweraid Throttle Body Spacer Custom Ram-air Intake with K&N FIPK GEN II TFES Performance 3" Suspension Lift Dual Air-Horn Kit with Compressor Bed-Mounted 48" Hi-Lift Jack Cobra Laser Radar Detector 285/75/R16 Cooper Discoverer STT's 1/4 Mile 10/15/05: 16.43 @ 91mph
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#5
12-06-2004, 11:10 AM
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Re: 96 K2500...
Well
I have a 97 1500 Suburban with the 5.7 and the best I can get is 13 mpg around town. Now the 2500 has more weight and I would bet lower rear end gears the olny help is that its a standard shift but I still would not count on anything over 12 mpg
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#6
12-06-2004, 11:40 PM
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Re: Re: 96 K2500...
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Will be a good trip to check the mileage. Thanks for the input guys. I found out from a friend at work how to rig the exhaust up.
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1996 K2500 Reg Cab Long Box 5.7 Vortec, HD 5-speed manual (NV4500) LT265/75R16E Toyo Open Country M/T Hypertech Power Programming (AWESOME) K&N Air Filter, Flowmaster Exhaust Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch Pioneer Head Unit, MTX 200 Watt Amp, MTX 10" Thunder 4500 sub "To be old and wise you must first be young and stupid"
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#7
12-07-2004, 10:30 PM
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I picked up the truck today, and the mileage impressed me
quite a bit. It is all highway between here and the dealer, and I got about 17.5 mpg give or take. Now I will see what it gets around town. I hafta get some pipes on this thing, all I here is the road and a little wind noise. Glad to be rid of the Clunkerado!! LOL
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1996 K2500 Reg Cab Long Box 5.7 Vortec, HD 5-speed manual (NV4500) LT265/75R16E Toyo Open Country M/T Hypertech Power Programming (AWESOME) K&N Air Filter, Flowmaster Exhaust Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch Pioneer Head Unit, MTX 200 Watt Amp, MTX 10" Thunder 4500 sub "To be old and wise you must first be young and stupid"
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