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DIESEL: better MPG under load, power and would be in easier supply because every semi and 18 wheeler on the highway would have tons of it and everyone else won't be after it.
I actually did think of the Diesel thing already. Cuz mpg will be a concern of course, and having to carry extra in cans probably, so being Diesel is not flammable or as volitile, it's safer to carry. You can usually find Diesel at any oil rg drilling site too in an above ground storage contatiner. So it would be nice to be Diesel, but that's biggo bucks to get a good Cummins conversion and with the track record of the 6.2 I'd hate to put my life on it's dependence where as a Cummins I would.
There is also the option of a pneumatic starter and you can get an air compressor between the block and power steering pump. No electricity at all during nuclear attack and with a tank you could plug motherfuckers with a nail gun!!
My buddy has got a York compressor and all the mounting brackets to mount it on a 350 and feeds a thirty gallon air tank. That should be able to power most air tools.
The other thing I was concerned about, I was thinking of using my A833 4 speed OD trans in this vehicle since I'd be running low 4.10's prolly on 33's with a 4in lift and will need the OD to be able to book it out of dodge. Don't really want to run a 700r4 that isn't near as durable, but then again, A Zombie mobile prolly needs to be Automatic incase I'd need to be driving and shooting at the same time. So here are my trans/tcase options I have in my possesion right now.
A833/NP208 4 speed manual w OD/Aluminum Case chain driven Tcase
700r4/NP208 4 Speed Auto w OD/ Aluminum Case chain driven Tcae.
Th350/NP205 3 Speed Auto NO OD/Cast Iron Tcase Gear Driven (Very Durable but no OD)
I do also have a 3.73 14b Full Float I can put the Detroit Locker in that I have for it, and I do also have a Detroit Locker for a 10bolt Front with 3.73's. Could do the 3.73's and Detroit Auto Lockers Front and Rear, but then no need for AIR Tanks That might work OK with NO OD and 33in tires. Stil wouldn't be driving no 100mph. Maybe 75-80mph.
One word.... Allison. I guess there goes totally mechanical vehicle.The other thing I was concerned about, I was thinking of using my A833 4 speed OD trans in this vehicle since I'd be running low 4.10's prolly on 33's with a 4in lift and will need the OD to be able to book it out of dodge. Don't really want to run a 700r4 that isn't near as durable, but then again, A Zombie mobile prolly needs to be Automatic incase I'd need to be driving and shooting at the same time. So here are my trans/tcase options I have in my possesion right now.
A833/NP208 4 speed manual w OD/Aluminum Case chain driven Tcase
700r4/NP208 4 Speed Auto w OD/ Aluminum Case chain driven Tcae.
Th350/NP205 3 Speed Auto NO OD/Cast Iron Tcase Gear Driven (Very Durable but no OD)