Re: Auto (fortunately)

From: Alan Casey (acasey@io.com)
Date: Mon Feb 03 1997 - 10:57:04 EST


>get a pronet and take off the tailgate, you will get better mpg on the highway
>about +2 mpg which means lower wind resistance = higher top speed.

>> Mine does great through the 1/8 mile, usually neck and neck with f-bodies,
>> then the brick effect takes place. The truck has to work really hard after
>> 70mph. I sometimes wonder if the mirrors are gonna fold in.
>>
>> Alan...
>>

>> Must have something to do with the back bumper??? Maybe I oughta take it
>> off...
>>
>> Bill

I have raced with the tailgate up and down and have not noticed any
difference in time or top speed. I'm sure the tailgate does create some
drag, but not enough to reflect on my time slips. ???

Alan...
                                   

 



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