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Demonic_Bloodfeind · 11-14-2011, 04:51 PM

Ok I know the temp is low and it is due to a cooler thermostat so thats a good idea
Unfortunately I cannot reduce weight I'm going to have to put more in as l have more equipment to haul starting DEC.
Truck is driven every where from mountain back roads to hours on the freeway all the time so hard to set where I drive the most.
Ive thought about doing the tranny swap with the r700 but not sure how much power I would lose rear gears are also an option.

Something I've been thinking about was plexi from front of steel bumper to top of grill with a few holes drilled into it or a slat to eliminate the box front end aerodynamics but keep some air flow to the radiator and air intake.

Btw I am not going to put a diesel in it EVER just saying.
Ive begun to drive a little slower and neutral coast down hills when I can ill give y'all an update on that stuff Friday but don't expect to much I've been driven pretty slow before to and coasting when I could in drive.

wow didn't notice all the mistakes on my tablet lol fixed now

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Demonic_Bloodfeind EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Telford Posts: 11 Burtha - '90 chevy C-1500 W/T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok I know the temp is low and it is due to a cooler thermostat so thats a good idea Unfortunately I cannot reduce weight I'm going to have to put more in as l have more equipment to haul starting DEC. Truck is driven every where from mountain back roads to hours on the freeway all the time so hard to set where I drive the most. Ive thought about doing the tranny swap with the r700 but not sure how much power I would lose rear gears are also an option. Something I've been thinking about was plexi from front of steel bumper to top of grill with a few holes drilled into it or a slat to eliminate the box front end aerodynamics but keep some air flow to the radiator and air intake. Btw I am not going to put a diesel in it EVER just saying. Ive begun to drive a little slower and neutral coast down hills when I can ill give y'all an update on that stuff Friday but don't expect to much I've been driven pretty slow before to and coasting when I could in drive. wow didn't notice all the mistakes on my tablet lol fixed now Last edited by Demonic_Bloodfeind; 11-15-2011 at 11:53 AM..