tool boxs effect
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It's not the toolbox. It's the junk you put in it............ If I had a box, it'd be like Noah's Ark.. 2 starters, 2 alternators, switch's, relays, etc.just in case. Then another toolbox for the tools to install them. I saw a truck on ebay the other day with a utility bed and thought HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYY.........................
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Originally Posted by dave2
It's not the toolbox. It's the junk you put in it............ If I had a box, it'd be like Noah's Ark.. 2 starters, 2 alternators, switch's, relays, etc.just in case. Then another toolbox for the tools to install them. I saw a truck on ebay the other day with a utility bed and thought HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYY.........................
Dave
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Then I come back to reality and remember that I like to eat too and fuel is already cutting into that. No more Red Lobster.
Now back on topic. Like the others have posted. Any added weight will cut into your fuel consummption.
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Originally Posted by 94 F-150 4X4
does it ruin the airflow effect
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I have two big Knaack job boxes in the back of my truck, they weigh a ton.(ok 875#'s)
I notice no difference in mileage but the ride quality and traction are much better with all that weight.
Then again with a Big Block and 4.10's nothing budges my fuel mileage except highway cruising when I stay out of the secondarys and don't use the throttle pump.....
What engine/ gearbox/ rear end combo you got?
I notice no difference in mileage but the ride quality and traction are much better with all that weight.
Then again with a Big Block and 4.10's nothing budges my fuel mileage except highway cruising when I stay out of the secondarys and don't use the throttle pump.....
What engine/ gearbox/ rear end combo you got?
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WOW!
I'm turning like 3500 @ 75. But I'm also #7500 on 235/85 R16's
I'd imagine less weight would be a factor w/ a motor like the 302 trying to push a barn door like a p/u. But I think you'd be talking 1/10th's of a mpg.
Driving style will be the far bigger factor.
Just what are you thinking of carrying in there?
They did the whole mythbusters thing about toolboxes/tonneau's/tailgates.
I even think there's a thread here.
I'm turning like 3500 @ 75. But I'm also #7500 on 235/85 R16's
I'd imagine less weight would be a factor w/ a motor like the 302 trying to push a barn door like a p/u. But I think you'd be talking 1/10th's of a mpg.
Driving style will be the far bigger factor.
Just what are you thinking of carrying in there?
They did the whole mythbusters thing about toolboxes/tonneau's/tailgates.
I even think there's a thread here.
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Originally Posted by ArdWrknTrk
They did the whole mythbusters thing about toolboxes/tonneau's/tailgates.
pedant
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Yes,
But I would rather believe facts, rather that stupid theatrics.
Are you old enough to remember the "Camm" tail styling epitomized by cars like the Opel GT?
Our understanding of fluid dynamics haven't changed much since Bernoulli.
But I would rather believe facts, rather that stupid theatrics.
Are you old enough to remember the "Camm" tail styling epitomized by cars like the Opel GT?
Our understanding of fluid dynamics haven't changed much since Bernoulli.