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Old 01-31-2017, 10:33 PM   #89 (permalink)
skyking
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Woody - '96 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT
Team Cummins
90 day: 23.82 mpg (US)

Avion and Woody - '96 Dodge/Avion Ram 2500/5th wheel combo
90 day: 15.1 mpg (US)

TD eye eye eye - '03 Volkswagen Beetle GLS
90 day: 49.05 mpg (US)

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I'm running with two strikes against me, taller so more frontal area, and the short bed does not help either. I get some back with the taller gears, but my conclusion so far with the two trucks is: It is all about aerodynamic drag. Speed is not my friend, as the CD is so high.
I notice you talk about 57~58 MPH and I think even that little bit makes a difference. These engines are quite miserly, but when pushing a brick you can only do so much.
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2007 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW 4x4 with 6MT
2003 TDI Beetle
2002 TDI Beetle

currently parked - 1996 Dodge 2500 Cummins Turbodiesel
Custom cab, auto, 3.55 gears
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