MILEAGEMAX
2005 Chevrolet
Silverado 2500HD 2wd Regular Cab W/T
6.6L DURAMAX Turbo Diesel, 5 speed auto Allison transmission
5177 lbs.
I hope to merge form and function with '50's custom car inspired build and maximizing MPG with improved aerodynamics and gear ratio changes.
I will be doing most of these modifications in the next three months.
NO FOAM or COROPLAST CRAP!!!!!!
Goal: 20+ MPG Combined, 30+ MPG Highway
Current: 16 Combined, 20 Highway
PLANNED MODIFICATIONS LIST
IDDI= I done did it
###= Post number for details
SUSPENSION/WHEELS
17" MOON disks
6" Lowered control arms
Lowered Torsion Keys???
8" Rear axel flip
Lowering blocks???
BODY/CHASSIS
2" Lowered body mounts
Grill blocks
#2 1500 bumper top pad
Front bumper lift
Fabricate/replace bumper bottom/air dam
Fabricate/replace front skid plate
Low profile transmission cross-member
Belly pans
IDDI#2 Remove side molding and badges
IDDI#2 Remove fender flares
Enclosed rear wheel wells
Rear fender skirts
1949 Chevrolet Fleetline inspired aero bed cap
Wiper cowl fairing???
Outside mirror delete???
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN
3.42 Ring and pinion swap (3.73 stock)
Air intake and turbo, mods to stock
Exhaust, mods to stock (not “green” ones!)
WISH LIST
6 speed Allison transmission w/ manual gear selector (Final drive .61, 5sp is .71)
Engine tuner/programmer
Air intake
Turbo
Exhaust
Bio-diesel
