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Texas 4 ton Cabover
My project for practicality is a 95 Ford 4 ton cabover. Has a Cummins 6bta 12 valve and a 4 speed Allison 545, 2 speed rear with 456/536 ratios. My goal is
to maximize efficiency without breaking the bank. My drive tires are 34.5" tall.
I read that Ford had a 2 speed with a 3.70 and maybe about a 4.56. I am thinking with high flow exhaust. advanced injecter timing, upgraded stock (my
engine is rated @ 195 hp, and other stock ratings were as high as 235 hp with
waste gated turbo) turbo, my power should come up to a level that I might cruise under 2100 rpm at highway speeds. Truck is being converted to a very short flatbed with a winch. I am also looking online at wheel covers and fairings. If I could run 65 and get 15mpg with this work truck empty I would be really happy. Any suggestions or critique would be appreciated.
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