1992 C3500 Chevy Dually 454 V8

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 1992 Description

1992,ChevroletC3500/K3500 trucks were available with a "dually" option -- that is, hey had four wheels in the rear instead of the traditional two. This wheel option did not change any of the trucks' mechanical specifications. Placing two tires on both ends of a single axle, owever, lmost doubles the weight-carrying capacity of that axle. Also, his configuration allows three properly-inflated tires to carry the full weight load temporarily if one of the four rear tires loses pressure or is flat.
EngineIn 1992, ll C/K 3500 truck models featured a 5.7-liter V8 engine. This engine had a bore of 4.00 inches, stroke of 3.48 inches and a compression ratio of 8.6:1. It produced 190 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 300 ft-lbs. of torque at 2,400 rpm. A five-speed manual transmission was standard, ut all could be outfitted with a four-speedautomatic transmission.

They were available with optional 6.2-liter V8 diesel or 7.4-liter V8 engines.

Brakes and Suspension

• These trucks were outfitted with independent suspension in the front with an anti-roll bar and a live-axle rear suspension. They featured discbrakesin the front and drum brakes in the rear with an antilock brake system. In the front and rear they had 245/75PR16.0G tires. These tires were were rated to travel safely up to 93 mph.

Other Specifications

• These vehicles had a gross vehicle weight rating of 9,000 to 10,000 lbs. In the front and rear thesetruckshad 245/75PR16.0G tires. These tires were were rated to travel safely up to 93 mph.