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Introductions
08-11-2016, 04:51 PM
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BIG van seeking 20mpg loaded
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mwilliamshs
I can't quantify the difference since what the...
I can't quantify the difference since what the van had when I got it was mismatched P235s. It should have had LT235/75R15 XL (extra load). Those are not common anymore and the availability is...
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Introductions
08-11-2016, 11:38 AM
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BIG van seeking 20mpg loaded
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mwilliamshs
Are you saying that having an injector pointing...
Are you saying that having an injector pointing into the port of each cylinder won't provide balanced fuel distribution to any engine, or just to inline 6 cylinder engines? If it's just inline 6's...
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Aerodynamics
08-10-2016, 03:52 PM
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1940 buick show car was a daily driver!!!!
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mwilliamshs
what I said was the tire diameter (result of...
what I said was the tire diameter (result of height) has no impact on gearing. tires of equal height roll the same number of times in a mile. You said the wheel size would impact gearing, which it...
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Aerodynamics
08-10-2016, 02:44 PM
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1940 buick show car was a daily driver!!!!
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mwilliamshs
I don't think I do. For clarity, let me...
I don't think I do. For clarity, let me paraphrase myself.
The size of a wheel doesn't affect anything. If two tires of the same height are used, it won't matter what size wheel they're on....
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Aerodynamics
08-10-2016, 01:15 PM
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1940 buick show car was a daily driver!!!!
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mwilliamshs
I read things here often of this ilk but I'll...
I read things here often of this ilk but I'll never understand how the diameter of a wheel influences gearing, except to the possible extent of tire availability.
It's the tire that changes...
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EcoModding Central
08-04-2016, 10:19 AM
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94 Caprice Wagon 5.7L project--46 MPG so far
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mwilliamshs
Behind a Duramax you'll find the Allison auto or...
Behind a Duramax you'll find the Allison auto or the NV5600 six speed manual. The NV5600 weighs over 350 lbs and has a top gear ratio of 0.73:1. It's a good unit but a poor fit for this application...
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EcoModding Central
08-03-2016, 11:22 AM
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Help Analyse my Ford E350 Teardrop RV Concept
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mwilliamshs
As a Ford van owner and guy who travels and camps...
As a Ford van owner and guy who travels and camps a lot, I think you're denying your family one of the largest benefits of a vehicle of this type and that's the ability to move about whilst underway....
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EcoModding Central
08-03-2016, 10:46 AM
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95 F150 and Uhaul trailer drive across USA
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mwilliamshs
I think if you're gonna keep the truck a while,...
I think if you're gonna keep the truck a while, which I would and it appears you will, you'll have eco-modding thoughts about it in the future and if you're contemplating a temporary shell now,...
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Aerodynamics
06-17-2016, 03:11 PM
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Buy a new 5th wheel, ripe project for a boat tail
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mwilliamshs
Sounds like the Max Trailer Towing Package. As...
Sounds like the Max Trailer Towing Package. As long it has 3.73 gears (axle code 26, B6, or L6) it should be good for 11,300 lbs and 60 sq ft of frontal area so long as it has a 16,600 GCWR sticker...
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Aerodynamics
06-17-2016, 12:39 PM
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Buy a new 5th wheel, ripe project for a boat tail
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mwilliamshs
Do you mean a hitch or an actual equipment...
Do you mean a hitch or an actual equipment package? It matters. Lots and lots of folks these days refer to a hitch and trailer light wiring as having a towing package but in most cases the two differ...
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Aerodynamics
06-17-2016, 12:02 PM
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Buy a new 5th wheel, ripe project for a boat tail
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mwilliamshs
A salesman was either ill-informed or withheld...
A salesman was either ill-informed or withheld information that might've impacted a sale?! :rolleyes:
https://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/14FLRV&TT_F150_Sep11.pdf
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Aerodynamics
06-17-2016, 11:37 AM
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Buy a new 5th wheel, ripe project for a boat tail
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mwilliamshs
Is it a regular cab? Does it have the Max Trailer...
Is it a regular cab? Does it have the Max Trailer Towing Package? What axle gears does it have?
Your truck has a Frontal Area Limitation of 60 sq. ft. if equipped with the Max Trailer Towing...
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EcoModding Central
06-17-2016, 11:09 AM
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94 Caprice Wagon 5.7L project--46 MPG so far
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mwilliamshs
With a ring and pinion of 2.14:1 and the NV3500...
With a ring and pinion of 2.14:1 and the NV3500 OD of 0.73:1 and 29" tires, engine rpm at 60 mph should be 1,086.
EDIT: ha we posted at the same time. Guess my math was right tho ;)
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EcoModding Central
06-15-2016, 11:54 AM
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6th gen Honda Civic owners - Gearing Question
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mwilliamshs
Just FYI, you don't have to guess on the age of...
Just FYI, you don't have to guess on the age of tires. The week and year they were made is stamped right into them. I replace everything in its 5th year (age recommended by most mfg and the DOT)....
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EcoModding Central
06-15-2016, 11:21 AM
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Just bought a 1998 Honda Civic LX 4dr 1.6 Auto...What next?
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mwilliamshs
Got the car, installed SG, liking the 34+ mpg...
Got the car, installed SG, liking the 34+ mpg (hand calculated) on the first tank of mostly surface-street commuting. Turns out the "new tires" are like 11 years old but have seen virtually no miles....
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EcoModding Central
06-06-2016, 11:08 AM
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6th gen Honda Civic owners - Gearing Question
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mwilliamshs
I don't know anything about the AC control logic...
I don't know anything about the AC control logic on these cars specifically, but generally, the AC compressor cycles between high and low pressure cutoff switches any time the AC button on the dash...
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EcoModding Central
01-29-2016, 08:31 PM
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Another Hopeless Case. Ram Van 3500.
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mwilliamshs
Nope, still figuratively. Literally would involve...
Nope, still figuratively. Literally would involve a horse and a cart
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EcoModding Central
01-28-2016, 06:28 PM
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power steering losses reduced
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mwilliamshs
power steering losses reduced
Traditional hydraulic power steering systems are powered by a belt-driven hydraulic pump. My 1989 Ford Van uses a Saginaw "canned-ham" power steering pump, as do most GM cars and trucks of similar...
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Aerodynamics
07-21-2015, 10:43 PM
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Big Van airdam/side-skirt design suggestions
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mwilliamshs
Manufactured by GO Industries. No clamps. Drill 4...
Manufactured by GO Industries. No clamps. Drill 4 holes, bolt on.
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Aerodynamics
07-18-2015, 03:12 PM
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Big Van airdam/side-skirt design suggestions
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mwilliamshs
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w604/mwilliams...
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w604/mwilliamshs/20150718_065334_zpsurwj3fmx.jpg (http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/mwilliamshs/media/20150718_065334_zpsurwj3fmx.jpg.html)
Just mocked up with...
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Aerodynamics
07-18-2015, 05:08 AM
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An alternative to wheel covers?
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mwilliamshs
An alternative to wheel covers?
Called brake dust shields, branded Kleen Wheels, what's your opinion on any aero benefits? What if their vents were closed?
...
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Aerodynamics
07-18-2015, 04:40 AM
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Big Van airdam/side-skirt design suggestions
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Posted By
mwilliamshs
It's been a while since I was in here because...
It's been a while since I was in here because it's been a while since I was in the van. Been spending as much time as possible on two wheels lately, either one of my motorcycles or the scooter. That...
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Aerodynamics
05-10-2015, 01:07 AM
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Inspiration from Tractor Trailer Side Skirts
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mwilliamshs
I too was gonna mention the early Insight...
I too was gonna mention the early Insight fenders. Lots of that style on race cars, both professional and the more serious amateurs like on clubroadster.net
That being said, I think Aerohead is...
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Aerodynamics
05-08-2015, 12:38 AM
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Ford Escort ZX2 Aerodynamics
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33,177
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mwilliamshs
My van is 18' 9" without its rear-door-mounted...
My van is 18' 9" without its rear-door-mounted spare tire and yep, it's as big as you want to try parking like a "normal" vehicle. The very "snub" nose of the van (< 18") is a huge asset. A long...
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Aerodynamics
05-07-2015, 08:10 PM
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Big Van airdam/side-skirt design suggestions
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14,362
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mwilliamshs
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w604/mwilliams...
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w604/mwilliamshs/van/20150409_140956_zpsadyydibv.jpg (http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/mwilliamshs/media/van/20150409_140956_zpsadyydibv.jpg.html)
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