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1998 Chevrolet P Motor Home Chassis Base 158.5 WB DRW
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Rear Wheel Drive, 158.5" WB
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
158.5" WB
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
0
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
7.4L/454
Fuel System:
SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
290 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
410 @ 3200
Trans Description Cont.:
HD Automatic w/OD,
Front Tire Size:
7.5-R16D
Rear Tire Size:
7.5-R16D
Spare Tire Size:
235/80R22.5G
Front Wheel Size (in):
16.0 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16.0 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.60 x 1.44
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
40
Wheelbase (in):
158.5
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
ZW9
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
4880
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
7500
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
2797
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
1552
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
12,300
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
19,000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Engine Order Code:
L29
Trans Order Code:
MT1
Trans Type:
4
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.48
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.08
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
124
Engine Oil Cooler:
Yes
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Leaf Spring
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
5000
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
7500
Axle Type - Rear:
Full-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
5000
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
7900
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
4.10
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
35
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
35
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.25
Front Tire Order Code:
XWG
Rear Tire Order Code:
YWG
Spare Tire Order Code:
ZRL
Front Tire Capacity (lbs):
2440
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):
1875
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):
2595
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:
654
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:
654
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:
645
Spare Wheel Size (in):
19.5 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Power
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:
14.0
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:
14.0
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.50 x 1.54
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
13.0 x 3.5
Fuel Tank Location:
Behind Rear Axle
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):
259.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
85.4
Overhang, Front (in):
33.4
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):
67.3
Ground to Top of Frame (in):
28.4
Frame Width, Rear (in):
34.0
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