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Forum: EcoModding Central 11-30-2019, 08:59 PM
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Posted By 93tracerwagon
I have a 2017 full size chevy van with the 2.8...

I have a 2017 full size chevy van with the 2.8 duramax and run between 31 and 33 on the highway with about 2500 lbs of payload. City running is about 19 to 20 with the same payload. A little aero...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-16-2018, 10:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,676
Posted By 93tracerwagon
2017 Chevy fullsize van 2.8... Hit 33.3 mpg highway

Finally had some longer highway drive time and found out just what it could do. Full size Express Cargo 2500 running about 7500lbs GVW with 2.8 diesel, humid 90 F Outdoor, AC running. Was running...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-11-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1
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Posted By 93tracerwagon
Talking 2017 Chevy Express 2.8 Diesel--Exceptional MPG!

This is not a very well known option since it was new on the 2017 full size GM vans.
This vehicle is used to carry heavy loads typically running about 7500 lbs Gross weight, but can handle up to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-06-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,317
Posted By 93tracerwagon
This appears to be different than golf ball dimples....

I haven't been able to find much on what materials have been used. A paper on aircraft wings said they used 30% open material for their testing. Standard window screen is about 50%....which is what...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-05-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,317
Posted By 93tracerwagon
This one seemed most applicable

http://www.math.u-bordeaux1.fr/~chabrune/publi/BGM-JFE.pdf

There is also a lot research referring to wing aerodynamics ...especially noise reduction.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-04-2015, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By 93tracerwagon
Thanks to this forum...45.74 MPG wagon

Finally got up the nerve to do some more extensive aero work on my 1993 Tracer Wagon (Escort) with 1.9 auto. I was getting about 33 highway at 65MPH with a partial grill block, sealed front end (...
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