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Well, I've done 2,360 mi in my truck will only one fill up (my last 2 tanks).
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As you know, diesels are incredibly efficient and would probably win any contest in sight. Because of that, and because of their relative small numbers compared to gasoline powered trucks, I think they should have a separate competitive category.
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2) My truck is too new (2007)
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New(er) trucks automatically do better, of course. There are so many old trucks out there that they need special handicapping!
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3) My average speed is less than 55mph
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Wayne did his trip under 50 I'm pretty sure. The national speed limit was once 55mph, and people are going so much faster than that on the interstates today that I thought I had to go with 55 for it to be meaningful.
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4) My truck, as is, probably could meet the emissions specs from the 90's, but some of my mods may or may have altered it's ability to meet '07 specs, not that I'm admitting anything.
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Diesel particulate filters and urea injection systems are roundly hated by truckers. Some states which have no "non-attainment" areas do no emissions inspections at all. Others only inspect 1996 and newer with OBD-II. And then you have states like California ...
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But I also had a few things working against me, most noteably the fact that most of those miles were 25 miles at a time (commuting), and I know I could do much, much better if I were driving without so much cold-engine time.
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My numbers are totally "warm cruise" numbers. When I'm driving the truck around town on my typical one to five mile stone-cold round trips, it sucks gas big time.
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All that being said, welcome to Ecomodder! I look forward to seeing what comes of your project.
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Thank you! Maybe I won't find anyone that's interested, but I'm supposed to be talking / meeting with a local TV personality about it this week, so who knows.