Crazy 40+ mpg Bump idea
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Crazy 40+ mpg Bump idea
Hi all,
I'm open to all input in this topic, good bad and ugly lol
The basic plan is to take one of my parts cabs, probably a 73-79 dentside as I have a few of them and only one Bump currently. And because I plan to use a stepside box which IMO looks better with a Dent than a Bump. Find a wrecked Honda Civic or Toyota Collora, drop out front member with whole drivetrain, wiring etc. Build a custom tubular frame incorporating front car subframe with a dead axle in back, likely Dodge minivan, around Dent cab and stepside box (Model A box or 48 up) and make a fiberglass front end. Crazy? The basic premise is to have Bumpside or Dentside style with modern efficiency for daily puddle jumper rod. Suggestions? Thanks.
I'm open to all input in this topic, good bad and ugly lol
The basic plan is to take one of my parts cabs, probably a 73-79 dentside as I have a few of them and only one Bump currently. And because I plan to use a stepside box which IMO looks better with a Dent than a Bump. Find a wrecked Honda Civic or Toyota Collora, drop out front member with whole drivetrain, wiring etc. Build a custom tubular frame incorporating front car subframe with a dead axle in back, likely Dodge minivan, around Dent cab and stepside box (Model A box or 48 up) and make a fiberglass front end. Crazy? The basic premise is to have Bumpside or Dentside style with modern efficiency for daily puddle jumper rod. Suggestions? Thanks.
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From: Black Hills of SD
Pretty sure Ford never put a 5.0 in a Taurus. I think the SHO was a 3.8 V6 made by Yamaha or some company associated with them.
I'd like to see this hybrid when it's done. I wouldn't hold my breath on getting the fuel economy of the donor car though.
I'd like to see this hybrid when it's done. I wouldn't hold my breath on getting the fuel economy of the donor car though.
5th Wheeling
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From: Alto, GA
Due to weight and aerodynamics, it's unlikely the 'truck' would do better then 20's for fuel economy, and it would be slow.
The taurus SHO came with a 3.0L V6, 3.2L V6, and a 3.4L V8 in the 96-99 cars, all developed with assistance from Yamaha.
The taurus SHO came with a 3.0L V6, 3.2L V6, and a 3.4L V8 in the 96-99 cars, all developed with assistance from Yamaha.
Cargo Master
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From: Four Oaks, NC
Considering that Toyota Corolla donor was getting 30mph new, how is it going to increase to 40 mpg when you double its weight and wind resistance?
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if you really want better mileage, find a small diesel engine out of a tractor or box truck or something, the 4bt cummins or similar sized would have good torque and would deinatly get better mileage than a small gas motor..
just my 2 cents
just my 2 cents
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^+1 there is a guy on youtube who takes 3 cyl tractor engines and puts them in early 90's f150's i think he reported getting 30-35 mpg. plus it sounds like a tractor. ok i think that was a while ago, please don't get mad at me if he is out of business or something.
i think you should be looking for a little torque monster engine and gearing, lots of gears. like 2 transmissions gearing. sounds awesome to me! good luck i'm subing hoping for progress on this.
i think you should be looking for a little torque monster engine and gearing, lots of gears. like 2 transmissions gearing. sounds awesome to me! good luck i'm subing hoping for progress on this.
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