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wagoner2 · 09-29-2009, 05:26 PM

Hey, I am in the market to buy a work truck and have my eye on an 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 with a 7.4L V8 (wich I believe is the 454). It is a dually and is 2WD. It is an Auto with a Quad Cab. I am buying it to repo cars with. I have a few Questions I would like to get answered before I buy it. If any one can help me that would Great!

1. What kind of MPG can I expect?
2. How Reliable is the 7.4L V8?
3. What is out there in the aftermarket to put a little more pep in it's step?
4. What kind of HP and TQ #'s will it put to the wheels stock?
5. What options are available to Change from a duall wheel to a large single wheel?
6. How do they do in the snow?

I am sure I will have more questions as I learn more. Thanks For Your Help!

Jeff

leolkfrm · 09-29-2009, 07:14 PM

1 10-12
2 very
3 it will have lots of pep but a new exhaust will help
4 lots
5 you can but why?
5 snow tires will help a lot!

wagoner2 · 09-29-2009, 07:34 PM

Thanks!

I was wondering about the single tire because I heard they are bad in the snow. I was told that they pack snow in between the tires and they become like ski's.

Would that still be the case with some "eaters" (ie: BFG Mud Terrians) on the back?

gmctrucks · 09-29-2009, 08:33 PM

A HD diesel truck will be better and you will get getter mpg and it will last much longer and it will have all the power you need.

bradrhale · 09-30-2009, 06:56 AM

doubt many mt's are rated for snow. buy tires according to their rating.

wagoner2 · 09-30-2009, 07:41 AM

I have been looking for a diesel for about 4 months now. I haven't been able to find one that has all the things I need for the right price. I was looking at this truck as a means to an end. I can pay cash for it, do some sprucing up and sell it for more than I paid. Or I can keep it as a back up truck. I own a Self Storage biz and have about 2 acres sitting open, I want to start a part time Repo Biz and use that land to store the cars. I want to get going asap!

I have two other trucks with MT's on them that do really well in the snow. I can drive either one of them if the snow gets bad I was just wondering how it would do if I got caught in some freak snow storm? I live in Dayton, Ohio so it isn't like we get 4 feet of snow or anything.

wagoner2 · 09-30-2009, 07:44 AM

How does the Auto Trans do in these trucks?

Is there a way to decode the VIN so I know what rear end is in the truck?

Are there any other issues they are known for I should know about?

wagoner2 · 09-30-2009, 07:55 AM

Sorry for all the questions. I am not familiar with these bigger GM trucks, just want to make a good choice...

offroaddiesel · 09-30-2009, 07:55 AM

snow up here can be wet and heavy does pack in if using duals, if its a dry snow i have no problem

wagoner2 · 09-30-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by offroaddiesel

snow up here can be wet and heavy does pack in if using duals, if its a dry snow i have no problem

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09-29-2009, 05:26 PM	#1
wagoner2 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Springboro Ohio Posts: 9	What's up? Hey, I am in the market to buy a work truck and have my eye on an 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 with a 7.4L V8 (wich I believe is the 454). It is a dually and is 2WD. It is an Auto with a Quad Cab. I am buying it to repo cars with. I have a few Questions I would like to get answered before I buy it. If any one can help me that would Great! 1. What kind of MPG can I expect? 2. How Reliable is the 7.4L V8? 3. What is out there in the aftermarket to put a little more pep in it's step? 4. What kind of HP and TQ #'s will it put to the wheels stock? 5. What options are available to Change from a duall wheel to a large single wheel? 6. How do they do in the snow? I am sure I will have more questions as I learn more. Thanks For Your Help! Jeff

09-29-2009, 07:14 PM	#2
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	1 10-12 2 very 3 it will have lots of pep but a new exhaust will help 4 lots 5 you can but why? 5 snow tires will help a lot! __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

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09-29-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
wagoner2 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Springboro Ohio Posts: 9	Thanks! I was wondering about the single tire because I heard they are bad in the snow. I was told that they pack snow in between the tires and they become like ski's. Would that still be the case with some "eaters" (ie: BFG Mud Terrians) on the back?

09-29-2009, 08:33 PM	#4
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,035	A HD diesel truck will be better and you will get getter mpg and it will last much longer and it will have all the power you need.

09-30-2009, 06:56 AM	#5
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	doubt many mt's are rated for snow. buy tires according to their rating.

09-30-2009, 07:41 AM	#6
wagoner2 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Springboro Ohio Posts: 9	I have been looking for a diesel for about 4 months now. I haven't been able to find one that has all the things I need for the right price. I was looking at this truck as a means to an end. I can pay cash for it, do some sprucing up and sell it for more than I paid. Or I can keep it as a back up truck. I own a Self Storage biz and have about 2 acres sitting open, I want to start a part time Repo Biz and use that land to store the cars. I want to get going asap! I have two other trucks with MT's on them that do really well in the snow. I can drive either one of them if the snow gets bad I was just wondering how it would do if I got caught in some freak snow storm? I live in Dayton, Ohio so it isn't like we get 4 feet of snow or anything.

09-30-2009, 07:44 AM	#7
wagoner2 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Springboro Ohio Posts: 9	How does the Auto Trans do in these trucks? Is there a way to decode the VIN so I know what rear end is in the truck? Are there any other issues they are known for I should know about?

09-30-2009, 07:55 AM	#9
offroaddiesel Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 247	snow up here can be wet and heavy does pack in if using duals, if its a dry snow i have no problem