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Old 11-02-2010, 07:40 PM   #17 (permalink)
ShadeTreeMech
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Are you able to lug it in the lower rev range as well?

250 lb/ft is indeed impressive. I've actually considered getting a diesel from a wrecked VW to replace the 4L gasser in my Explorer and be glad for the increase in power

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I do have a rattle or chatter at speeds under 1500 which is a pain at idle or when crawling in traffic. It was diagnosed as a gearbox issue but after a rebuild (spendy), and then another rebuild (free) to try and fix it, the rattle remains. So now I turn the radio up and ignore it.
question: Did you have this rattle with the DMF?

Theory (assuming answer is no): maybe the heavier flywheel helped to eliminate the rattle with its weight?
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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.

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