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Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 28
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Posted By craveman85
I didn't realize the glass made up 75% of the...

I didn't realize the glass made up 75% of the weight.I'll keep the front glass in. I'm thinking of keeping the whole rear panel and tilting it forward until it meets the new roof line. But then I'd...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,231
Posted By craveman85
Easier to plan with stuff out of the way. ...

Easier to plan with stuff out of the way.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy278/craveman85/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/KIMG0040.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,231
Posted By craveman85
This is actually an old picture. Mudflaps have...

This is actually an old picture. Mudflaps have been gone over a year. What I'm thinking now Is to take out the windows, cut the vertical supports, and tilt the whole roof down. Riveted roof flashing...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,231
Posted By craveman85
It is if all of your forms of technology won't...

It is if all of your forms of technology won't let you do it
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-16-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,231
Posted By craveman85
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy278/craveman8...

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy278/craveman85/2008%20ranger/IMG_65862705434039.jpg (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/craveman85/media/2008%20ranger/IMG_65862705434039.jpg.html)
Just in case...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-13-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,148
Posted By craveman85
This tank ended up being 31 mpg. Some of this...

This tank ended up being 31 mpg. Some of this increase may have been from warmer temps and such but definitely my best and so far. I'm getting over 100 miles more per tank compared to normal...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-11-2014, 03:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,148
Posted By craveman85
I am getting better mpg but I also added an air...

I am getting better mpg but I also added an air dam today so I'm not too sure how much of an improvement it was. However my trip home from work I got 32.5 mpg when my best before was 29.8ish. So...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-09-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,148
Posted By craveman85
The red part in the middle of the grille isn't...

The red part in the middle of the grille isn't actually blocked off. Its gutter guard mesh painted red and epoxied in there for aesthetic purposes.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-09-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,148
Posted By craveman85
I probably won't be able to notice any results. ...

I probably won't be able to notice any results. Conditions are way to variable with wind and temp swings right now.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-09-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,148
Posted By craveman85
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy278/craveman8...

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy278/craveman85/2008%20ranger/NCM_0055.jpg (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/craveman85/media/2008%20ranger/NCM_0055.jpg.html)...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-09-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,148
Posted By craveman85
ford ranger grille partially blocked

orifices in grille
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy278/craveman85/2008%20ranger/NCM_0032.jpg (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/craveman85/media/2008%20ranger/NCM_0032.jpg.html)

Side grilles...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-28-2014, 04:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,146
Posted By craveman85
Its actually kinda hard to get fuel economy out...

Its actually kinda hard to get fuel economy out of the 6.2. My friend has a c20 long bed that got pretty much the same mpg from the 305 to the 6.2 it could just pull more. Eventually it ended up...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-27-2014, 03:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,292
Posted By craveman85
I was kinda leaning towards the vintage et or...

I was kinda leaning towards the vintage et or ansen slots. They don't seem too aerodynamic though. I guess my steelies aren't too good either.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,292
Posted By craveman85
I'd be running the same tire I run now. Same...

I'd be running the same tire I run now. Same tire in winter and summer. Sadly it's a commercial traction tire. It's aggressive but it's a hard compound and gets better mpg than snow tires but...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,292
Posted By craveman85
What about on hills? I drive 70 miles daily and...

What about on hills? I drive 70 miles daily and I'm either going up or down. No level ground
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,292
Posted By craveman85
steel vs alloy wheels

Is there a mpg gain to be had switching from steel to aluminum wheels? The ones I'm looking to get weigh about 8lbs lighter per wheel.
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-26-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,447
Posted By craveman85
I have a full tonneau that opens up into a ladder...

I have a full tonneau that opens up into a ladder rack. I want a take down aero cover to sit on top when I don't need my bed. Might have to go around 14° with my cover as I want my longest piece to...
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