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Old 05-16-2012, 03:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
Gealii
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Any ideas to add to my s10/ranger/etc build

This summer i plan on buying an s10/ranger/b2500 etc that size truck 4cyl/5 speed. My first goal is for it to get 40+ mpg on the highway. I have started a list and would like for any1 to add to it, this list is assuming the truck runs as it should.

Stage 1:
*Suspension/wheels
-3/5" drop w/ wheel alignment
-lighter mooncap styled rims
-thinner tires
-low rolling resistance tires
Stage 2:
*Motor/driveline/electric
-elctric radiator fan swap
- gas mileage exhaust
-warm air intake
-5th gear swap if possible
-rear end gear swap
-low viscosity oil
-electric water pump
-deep cycle battery
-gas mileage chip
-block heater
-led lights
-aluminum driveshaft
-egr replaced/cleaned
-tune~up
-spark plugs
-oil and air filter
-max psi in tires
Stage 3:
*Aerodynamics
-passenger mirror delete with internal mirror
-driver mirror swapped to more aero design
-front air dam
-grill block
-antennal removal and hole blocked
-passenger winshield wiper removed full setup
-driver windshield wiper lower profiled and longer
-aero side skirts
-96~97 clear headlight bucket covers
-seal holes in frontal area
-mud flap removal
-smooth wheel covers
-front wheel arch gap fill
-bumpers front/rear
-rear wheel skirts
-carbon fiber hood with scoop
-hitch boat tail
Stage 4:
*Guages
-ultraguage
-vacuum guage not a cheepy
Stage 5:
*weight
-bedliner removal
-spare tire in bed mount removed
-ac removal
-remove rear seat
-plexi glass windows
-fiberglass fenders
-aftermarket speakers
-front racing seats
-sound deadening material removed
Stage 6:
*Advanced Aerodynamics
-fishtailed bed
Stage 7:
*Advanced Motor
-4 cyl diesel swap or turbo
-camshaft

any new ideas will be welcomed within reason

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