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Jan 30, 2014 | 10:01 AM

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hairyboxnoogle

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Originally Posted by 96ExtracabPSD

We got one in a V180 Cat forklift, and even by forklift standards it's a turd! Years ago I drove a GMC straight truck that had a turboed 3208 and it felt strong. They also seem to smoke like crazy cold

Yea they definately do that lol.. the Little Diesel will blow smoke rings for a good 15 minutes when its cold.

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Jan 30, 2014 | 10:19 AM

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Johnny L

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I think that's still a cool swap. That's a LOT of engine to stuff in there. Those 3208s can be found for cheap on old 5tons, L900s etc.

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Jan 30, 2014 | 01:42 PM

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jas88

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I like the grille on that truck.

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Jan 31, 2014 | 11:50 AM

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Red454sedgwick

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At least that a real cat, I have a friend with a 6.9 that somebody painted yellow and stuck cat stickers on

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Jan 31, 2014 | 12:02 PM

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southtexasidi

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I was thinkin about cat yellow on mine...not anymore lol

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Jan 31, 2014 | 07:11 PM

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hairyboxnoogle

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lol a buddy of mine painted his 390 yellow and black like a cat... looks cool lol

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