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Old 01-02-2009, 05:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
JQmile
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55mpg diesel truck.....800 horsepower.

I just got word a buddy swapped a 12v Cummins into a 1/2 ton truck, along with some 22 inch wheels, a 3.27 rear gear, and .62 overdrive. That puts the big diesel just barley above idle at 60-65mph, and he claims a unreal 55mpg on a 105 mile roadtrip. Also it put down 698rwhp......of course at that power level the truck does smoke a bit black Still super impressive, and a claim I am anxious to verify.

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