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Wow, thats some boat anchor, I mean boat tail! How far does she coast now with no tail? Rear skirts would go nicely with tail II, hopefully the roughness friction factor will be improved.
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08-17-2014, 09:33 PM
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The costing is nodicably less. P and G at 55-40 was my past optimal now its 55-35 to get the best results.
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08-18-2014, 01:08 PM
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Question sir. When you installed the nosepiece, what kind of fuel economy difference did that make?
[edit] my condolences on the boat tail...
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08-18-2014, 04:30 PM
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I added the nose and the rear belly pan on the same tank. My best estaminet is that the nose is good for about 2 mpg.
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08-28-2014, 01:24 PM
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I added the nose and the rear belly pan on the same tank. My best estaminet is that the nose is good for about 2 mpg.
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If you were getting 43mpg without the boat tail, then 2 mpg is about 4.5%. Better than I expected. Got plans to put a Kammback and a beak on my truck. Can hardly wait to hear the wife scream about that...
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08-28-2014, 04:22 PM
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Can hardly wait to hear the wife scream about that...
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Don't forget the shark mouth. 
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08-29-2014, 09:22 PM
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I am thinking I might paint the teeth back on.... or do something new.....
I am even thinking of making the tail again...... not sure i can do that 1000 miles from home but I want a fun project..... my commute right now is only 10 miles so the pay back is never  I should get a longer commute so I can justify modding.......
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08-30-2014, 01:35 PM
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10-miles
That's an enviable situation to be in!
A modest-range EV would be more than adequate.Although your winters would really put it to its limits.
Thanks for the tail,nose, and shark teeth. 
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08-31-2014, 03:48 AM
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I am thinking I might paint the teeth back on.... or do something new.....
I am even thinking of making the tail again...... not sure i can do that 1000 miles from home but I want a fun project..... my commute right now is only 10 miles so the pay back is never I should get a longer commute so I can justify modding....... |
Then you can mod for engine warm-up time and reduce weight.
I started sawing off extra bolt length on my cars, it's free ! (But not measurable )
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08-31-2014, 04:44 AM
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I know a guy who used to race motorcycles. He claims he drilled holes lengthways through the middle of bolts to save weight.
That sounds tedious.
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