They also had a "hybrid" sort of shell which tapered down towards the
rear of the truck that offered the best of both worlds. I have the link
on the other side (Linux) of my computer.
fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:
>
> Somebody had posted some information (wind tunnel stuff) that indicated a shell
> actually increased drag (not to mention the added weight) and was therefore
> detrimental to MPG... OTH, a tonneau decreased drag and should therefore have a
> positive effect on MPG. Can't remember the web site or who posted it but it was
> pretty interesting.
>
> If this stuff was true then your new TB is the source of improved MPG.
> Tom
>
> ____________________Reply Separator____________________
> Subject: Re: DML: MPG increase after TB install
> Author: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Date: 4/4/01 8:45 AM
>
> I'm more inclined to think the increase is from the shell. I saw some
> mileage improvement with the tonneau I added. Still can't say for sure
> if the TB added any mileage on my V8.
>
> "Joel ." wrote:
> >
> > Why do you think the increase is from the TB instead of the shell?
> >
> > Joel
> >
> > >Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2001 23:09:22 -0500
> > >From: Alex Harris <jetcity@swbell.net>
> > >Subject: DML: MPG increase after TB install
> > >To: DML <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > >
> > >Well, I've put four tanks of gas through the Dak since installing my Quick-D
> > >TB, and my mileage has gone up by an even 2 MPG (went from 13+ to 15+ in the
> > >city). This is with the addition of a camper shell as well.
> > >
> > >This was the finishing mod in the intake/exhaust chain, along with cold air
> > >intake, JBA headers and Flowmaster muffler. I don't know all the mechanics
> > >of it, but I' d guess it's more likely that putting that final piece in
> > >place is responsible for the gains (getting rid of the last major
> > >restriction) rather than just the TB, but I don't know... what do you more
> > >knowledgeable people think?
> > >
> > >I'm not complaining, though!
> > >
> > >- Alex
> > >'00 SLT RC V6 5-Speed
> > >Profile: http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/SxokV7hSrtCVk
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