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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-29-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
I guess you notice the raised section above the...

I guess you notice the raised section above the cabin roof, which may work in a similar way to those wind deflectors fitted to some day-cab big rigs.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-18-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By aerohead
some CAR and DRIVER S-10 Road Test Data

I had a Car and Driver article for the 1994 model year GMC Sonoma SLS ( a mechanical clone of the Chevy S-10 Super Sport, regular cab, with 4.3-liter V-6, 195-bhp @ 4500 rpm, 5500 rpm redline, and GM...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-18-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By aerohead
HOT ROD's Gear Vendors experience

From: HOT ROD Magazine, December, 2008, pages 102-105, by Christopher Campbell.
* Their project truck was a 1967 Ford Ranchero GT.
* With C4, 3-speed automatic, pre-lockup trans.
* OEM, @ 65-mph =...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-15-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By aerohead
RPMs

Many decades ago, HOT ROD Magazine did a project with Ford Ranchero, which included adding a Gear Vendors OD unit. I may have discussed it in my 'lectures.'
I don't have that data at hand, but my...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-14-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By Ecky
Although adding an external overdrive should move...

Although adding an external overdrive should move the engine to a more efficient RPM/load, you're also sending power through a lossy extra set of reduction gears, which probably eats 2-4% of the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-13-2023, 02:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 939
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Reminds me the turbodiesel Brazilian crew-cab...

Reminds me the turbodiesel Brazilian crew-cab "Pitbull nose" S10 that my mother-side grandpa had. With the armrest lifted up, a cousin of mine who was a baby back in the day would sit there and use...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-12-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 978
Posted By Piotrsko
Would also need to stuff pool noodles between the...

Would also need to stuff pool noodles between the bed and cab
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-11-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 978
Posted By freebeard
I'm thirty years older and everyone thinks I have...

I'm thirty years older and everyone thinks I have mental isssues (especially Xist; and excepting me); I was kicked out of the gene pool after my first marriage.

Anyway, you could slant chop that...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-11-2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By aerohead
'2500-rpm @ 65'

For the OEM truck, GM may have already 'optimized' the gearing, considering passing acceleration, hill climbing, full load, towing, etc..
To arbitrarily change it, you'd be completely shooting in...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-10-2023, 11:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By oil pan 4
I wouldn't bother with a gear vender unit. ...

I wouldn't bother with a gear vender unit.
Standard gm gear ratios should be fine.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 34,324
Posted By aardvarcus
Made decent progress over the weekend. Got the...

Made decent progress over the weekend. Got the late NV4500 disassembled far enough to get the new 5th gear installed. The even with the correct spanner socket, removing the rear dampener was...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-03-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 53,467
Posted By Daox
I'll probably make one more tweak to them. They...

I'll probably make one more tweak to them. They fit in the grill area really nice. However, they could line up with each other just a touch better. A little tab to locate them to each other will...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-18-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 34,324
Posted By aardvarcus
Everyone, My MPGs over the last few tanks have...

Everyone,
My MPGs over the last few tanks have been consistently 24+, so the front end lowering has indeed helped.

Finally got the Suburban back into the garage last night, had to replace some...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-18-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 34,324
Posted By funkhoss
I'll share two things I've found with my Caprice...

I'll share two things I've found with my Caprice station wagon that may be helpful with your project. I know it's been a while since I've updated the wagon thread, and a lot has changed since I last...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-25-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 34,324
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
The problem with the Isuzu NPR engine is that...

The problem with the Isuzu NPR engine is that it's not emissions-certified for the same class of the Suburban, which would make ir harder to get it registered stateside. Well, unless you'd have the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-24-2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 34,324
Posted By aardvarcus
Slowmover, Good question. This vehicle is...

Slowmover,
Good question. This vehicle is intended to replace my Tacoma as my daily driver. I drive roughly 20K miles a year for work, and then probably 5k miles a year for personal use. The...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-18-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 34,324
Posted By aardvarcus
Deejaa, Yeah it has been a while, but yes I did...

Deejaa,
Yeah it has been a while, but yes I did put in new oil cooler lines, the factory ones were leaking on the old motor. I ordered PTFE/Stainless Braided with AN fittings and made my own. Glad...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-18-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 34,324
Posted By aardvarcus
In short, I have the Suburban running and driving...

In short, I have the Suburban running and driving again. I took her on her first maiden voyage to the gas station earlier this week, followed by a 10+ mile shakedown trip. While there are still some...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-21-2017, 11:37 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 25,470
Posted By 101Volts
Small update: 1: On a recent local trip I...

Small update:

1: On a recent local trip I found I was driving stupidly the last few weeks, having forgotten how to drive this vehicle over the 5-6 weeks when it was on jack stands. I got that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-02-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 89,336
Posted By freebeard
slowmover — I thought I'd let you answer the...

slowmover — I thought I'd let you answer the question about bushings, but rather than let it fall between the cracks...

Just as there is an optimal line to follow through a curve, just touching...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-01-2017, 12:50 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 25,470
Posted By 101Volts
Latest EcoModding Report: Reattached the...

Latest EcoModding Report:

Reattached the improved air dam; now it curves around the corners of the bumper and is attached by metal brackets. This is easy to do for this vehicle's stock bumper as...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-31-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 89,336
Posted By Macskyver
Thanks, I appreciate it. Let me know if you ever...

Thanks, I appreciate it. Let me know if you ever head down to the San Marcos area and I will show it to you in person.




I agree, the shell definitely diminishes the ability for the truck to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-30-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 34,324
Posted By aardvarcus
Progress has been slow due to other things taking...

Progress has been slow due to other things taking precedence, managed to get more interior firewall insulation done, clutch master cylinder mounted, and the transfer case shifter. I had some issues...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-30-2017, 07:37 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 25,470
Posted By aardvarcus
Deejaa, I'll either post it in my build...

Deejaa,

I'll either post it in my build thread or bump that old post when I get something functioning. I did some test fitting last night on my dual fan setup, basically the fans I am using are...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-27-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 255,252
Posted By BamZipPow
Wink Got to drive down an unpaved road and got to...

Got to drive down an unpaved road and got to observe some dirt flow analysis. :D...
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