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Forum: EcoModding Central 08-01-2016, 07:41 AM
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Posted By pete c
that 6 pot benz oil burner was a turd. A friend...

that 6 pot benz oil burner was a turd. A friend of mine had one. Cracked heads every 80K or so, he said. It made nice power and good mileage, but the maintenance would kill you. If you want to look...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-31-2016, 09:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By Poodwaddle
The SDL was available only in 86 and 87 I...

The SDL was available only in 86 and 87 I believe. The engine was a 3.0 Turbo diesel 6 (engine 603). The aluminum head made the engine lighter, but if it ever overheated then it might have warped, so...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-31-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By freebeard
VW Baja bugs use a body lift kit that adds 2-3"...

VW Baja bugs use a body lift kit that adds 2-3" between the body and pan. It's done for fender clearance in Class 11, but adds interior volume. The suspension lift makes it as easy to slide in and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-31-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By Poodwaddle
If you are willing to work on diesels one big car...

If you are willing to work on diesels one big car option would be a Mercedes 300SD or SDL. The SDL is longer by a few inches (L stands for Long) and has a few aluminum parts in the engine that give...
Forum: Introductions 07-30-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 794
Posted By MetroMPG
Welcome! Heading over to read your vehicle...

Welcome!

Heading over to read your vehicle search thread.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-26-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By Xist
My nephew once commented that I did not have much...

My nephew once commented that I did not have much head room in my Forester. He told me I could never wear a hat. I regularly wore my fedora to Church on Sundays.

Kids say the darndest things.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-26-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By NeilBlanchard
I am 6'-4" and my brother is 6'-6". His thighs...

I am 6'-4" and my brother is 6'-6". His thighs are the difference in our height - my inseam is ~36" and his is ~38". I fit in a Scion xA or xD, but my brother doesn't fit comfortably. He drove a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-26-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By elhigh
I'm not especially tall at 5'10" but in my...

I'm not especially tall at 5'10" but in my Forester there's a stratosphere of headroom above me. And getting out is super easy. That's a '98, newer ones drive higher but I don't know what the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-26-2016, 05:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By RedDevil
Honda Fits seat upright with plenty of headroom...

Honda Fits seat upright with plenty of headroom and get decent economy.
There are Fit owners on this forum that have done some mild modding.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-26-2016, 04:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By Xist
6'2", 36" inseam, and drive a 2000 Civic. ...

6'2", 36" inseam, and drive a 2000 Civic.

When I was in Basic, the Drill Sergeant told me to pull up my dress pants. I had people make fun of me for not sagging my pants, but never thought I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-25-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By Ryland
My brother just bought a Toyota Matrix, it's very...

My brother just bought a Toyota Matrix, it's very upright, easy to get into, plenty of had room and nice cargo space.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-25-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By Big Dave
Can't beat a Ford Super Duty for room. I sit...

Can't beat a Ford Super Duty for room. I sit like a guy who is 6'10" and I have at least four inches clearance.

My F-350 diesel has been modded and I get 25-28 MPG all the time.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-24-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By mcrews
I am 6'3" and drive a 2006 Kia Sportage. (only...

I am 6'3" and drive a 2006 Kia Sportage. (only gets about 26mpg on the raod)
BUT it has a TON of head room! I can wear a cowboy hat and not hit the roof.
Also it is easy to get into.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-24-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By Daschicken
I can't really offer any specific vehicle...

I can't really offer any specific vehicle options, but I can offer a suggestion: Avoid cars with Sunroofs. The sunroof on my accord takes away 2.1" of headroom in the front, as compared to a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-24-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,250
Posted By ChazInMT
People seem to have had some luck modding the...

People seem to have had some luck modding the Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe. Not sure of the seating, but I know they are one of those "It's a lot bigger than it looks" cars. Just perused the Florida...
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