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Old 01-18-2008, 09:46 PM   #19 (permalink)
Big Dave
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The Red Baron - '00 Ford F-350 XLT
90 day: 27.99 mpg (US)

Impala Phase Zero - '96 Chevrolet Impala SS
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Lookin' to do something like this?

http://www.fokisd.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=508

I have a banjo-rigged "fastback" fairing that I am looking to convert into a more usable topper this summer. For me, the "fastback" has been worth 3 MPG improvement over the open bed.

I certainly can't quibble with basjoos' success, but for me I've gone with the air dam. There are just too many places under the truck I need to get to so I minimize air flow under the truck with an air dam. Actually the air dam was removed for the winter, and I am making an "Air Dam 2.0" that will be more rounded in the plan view. also side skirts are coming.

IMO, reducing weight is not a big help to pickup MPG because a truck is a truck and it has to haul stuff. If you shave off weight, it just comes back as payload.
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2000 Ford F-350 SC 4x2 6 Speed Manual
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