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Jul 17, 2007 | 07:37 PM

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51dueller

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Bah aerodynamics. Everything is curved.

If a crappy '90 Chevy fullsize van with a 305 can get 17 mpg, a stock 51 F-1 will get 16-18 mpg and a 50's car with a flathead can do 20 mpg (heard 25 mpg once).

So if I have a more efficient engine albeit more powerful (9.0:1 compression, EFI , overdrive and higher gears) and only about 200 lbs heavier than stock, I should be able to match or exceed a stock truck. I do plan on adding aftermarket cruise control too.

Just sort of thinking, I'll have about a 60/40 weight ratio in my truck so it's ready for the track.

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Jul 18, 2007 | 07:13 AM

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you've also got DRW. is yours 4x4?

Jul 18, 2007 | 09:29 AM

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No 4x4 cause Morris won't buy me a 93 F-350 4x4 DRW with a blown diesel engine that is like 20 min from my parents farm.

DRW just means more traction and it only adds the weight of 2 tires.

Jul 18, 2007 | 09:32 AM

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And the weight of two tires and rims is like maybe 100 lbs max.

Jul 18, 2007 | 11:56 PM

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Yeah something like that

Jul 19, 2007 | 12:51 PM

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preppypyro

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Besides, the more weight ya got, that just means the more power you need to get under the hood!

Jul 19, 2007 | 07:09 PM

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my thoughts exactly...

Jul 19, 2007 | 08:10 PM

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Yep MORE POWER!

I've punched in a ported heads flow info in desktop dyno and I could pick up like another 20 hp.

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Jul 20, 2007 | 07:19 AM

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hmmm...so the superchargers i've looked into will get me anywhere from 60-85+ hp, now a 100 shot of giggle gas and i think we're even... for a short time...