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On 5/13/2005 19:06, TerribleTom wrote:
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| Quintin wrote:
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|> I am still on a quest for better mileage for my 92 Dak V6 CC. The
|> underdrive
|> pulley and flexi fan improved MPG about 2 points. After reading the
|> article
|> here: http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/0204vet_rockers/ I am wondering if I
|> should swap the stock 1.6's out for 1.5's. The article implies that I
|> could
|> actually gain torque, with a sacrifice to upper rpm power. I can live
|> with
|> that, I don't race the thing, I just drive it. And before someone
|> suggests
|> that I buy a Neon, I am looking to modify my 'paid for' truck, not pay
|> for
|> something else. Any thoughts?
|>
|>
|
| Buy a neon
|
| ... er... sorry... I'll turn off smartass mode ;D
|
| I don't know much about changing rocker ratios, but you could try weight
| reduction if you haven't already. A fiberglass hood is one good way to
| shave at least 10 lbs off a truck. The stock Gen I and Gen II steel
| hoods are massive. A light weight hood will help. And perhaps an
| aftermarket bumper. The stock Gen I and II rear bumpers have edges that
| curl around the corners of the bed - seriously increasing aerodynamic
| tail drag. A roll pan is a light weight alternative. The Gen III trucks
| moved to bumpers that are the same width as the bed, eliminating the
| aerodynamic drag.
|
| A bed cover will also help MPG. An open bed also increases drag. And on
| a more expensive level, I've always toyed with the idea of replacing my
| side mirrors with flush fitting cameras with video displays in the cab.
| But thats a mod that would not be as easy - or as cheap up front. Also
| the fuel economy savings would take a while to offset the cost of side
| cameras.
Other ways to increase mileage:
- - Lower the truck
- - Different tires/run slightly higher pressures
- - Drive slower
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"Whatever Adam does, do the opposite and you'll be fine"
-Bob Tom
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