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Originally Posted by MeteorGray
Quote: "...It gets 40 to 50 mpg normally depending on how I drive . The best I’ve gotten so far is 67 mpg on country back rds about 45 mph with very few stop and go’s ...."
Those are astounding numbers for a 2.3L gasoline truck with a '93 carb.
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Says he's respringed the carb. But also admits to hypermiling.
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Originally Posted by samwichse
I like his metalwork style. Simple yet effective. I'd have probably lowere the nose so a bit less air gets funneled under the truck, but otherwise, it's a good, driveable compromise!
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This is why I'm interested in it. Check the sideskirts. They actually meet under the truck! So whatever gets past the nose gets shoveled aside.
Likely not as efficient as sealing the underside properly, but it's intriguing!
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Originally Posted by freebeard
Lots of unsupported edges, and the finish won't weather well. Otherwise 
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I think it's for visibility. Could be wrong. Be interesting to invite him here!