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Old 08-28-2010, 04:55 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Braebyrn View Post
I just traveled 1861 miles in two days and got 3-4 mpg increase. When I get more time, I will post the actual mileage. I am going to try and make time to put a nose cone on the front of the same.

Also, it seems that the faster I go, the better mileage I get? There seems to be a sweet spot about 75 and it is really smooth and the boost is only about 4 to 5.

Rick
Rick,at 75 the engine may be seeing the best island of efficiency on it's BSFC map.
Anything you do to close the void between the truck and trailer should pay dividends.Get the trailer into a '2-car NASCAR draft' so to speak.
Appreciate the heads up.It's very good news!
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