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Old 11-25-2014, 10:10 AM
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Get out of here glow plug
Russ doesn't own a diesel.
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 10:58 AM
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Russ doesn't own a diesel.
Uhhhh... that's his high school nick name? Fine, I was wrong lol. I just assumed he did, most (90%) of the awesome looking rigs on here are diesel.
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 11:29 AM
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Uhhhh... that's his high school nick name? Fine, I was wrong lol. I just assumed he did, most (90%) of the awesome looking rigs on here are diesel.
I actually really like the way yours looks. I'm halfway tempted to pickup a 6.0 2wd, black it out, and build it up a bit. Outta surprise quite a few people.

So would yours with a nice set of twins. Or better yet, sequentials.
 
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If mine was a V-10 I would be a little more inclined to keep it and be happier with the 2wd, but I just feel I have the base of the base


EDIT: Also thanks for the compliment! It really feels good to at least have a clean good looking rig even though it's not the biggest or baddest
 
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Originally Posted by Apocalypse
EDIT: Also thanks for the compliment! It really feels good to at least have a clean good looking rig even though it's not the biggest or baddest
Apoc, keep in mind that "big and bad" usually means that it breaks more often and costs more to fix. A good, clean, reliable vehicle (especially when living on a limited budget) is worth its own weight in gold.
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 02:16 PM
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Apoc, keep in mind that "big and bad" usually means that it breaks more often and costs more to fix. A good, clean, reliable vehicle (especially when living on a limited budget) is worth its own weight in gold.
This is indeed true.
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 02:22 PM
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I have the base of the base

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..... I hate you now.
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 02:36 PM
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..... I hate you now.
Available on iTunes....you know you wanna!

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PS - My lovely little 5 year old granddaughter walks around the house singing songs. Her last song was from "Frozen" but her latest is the one above, LOL.
 
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Well it doesn't burn as clean from what I understand and leaves buildup in the motor. Also it's not good for the fuel system IIRC.
Ethanol is probably one of the cleanest burning substances possible.
Complete combustion releases Carbon Dioxide and Water.
In an incomplete burn, unburned ethanol is biodegradable.

It shouldn't leave a buildup in the engine.


However if the vehicle has sat at any point, any varnish that has formed in the fuel system will be partially dissolved by the ethanol and released, clogging injectors.

Ethanol is also hydroscopic, so it absorbs water. It will absorb moisture from the air over time.

The big problem is that ethanol eats certain rubbers and is corrosive to raw aluminum. Fuel system components need to be compatible with ethanol for long term exposure.
Simple solution is to upgrade to stainless steel or anodized aluminum metal components and viton or Teflon hoses and o-rings and gaskets.

My Ex ran fine on E70.
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Apocalypse
If mine was a V-10 I would be a little more inclined to keep it and be happier with the 2wd, but I just feel I have the base of the base


EDIT: Also thanks for the compliment! It really feels good to at least have a clean good looking rig even though it's not the biggest or baddest
What is happening with the overhead display lie-o-meter? I didn't see anything on it.
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 10:02 PM
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Uhhhh... that's his high school nick name? Fine, I was wrong lol. I just assumed he did, most (90%) of the awesome looking rigs on here are diesel.
Well thanks for the half Azz compliment, you know this is my 3rd V10 Ex and i would not have it any other way
 
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