using a pickup truck air dam on a car? - Page 2 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

tjts1 · 02-26-2012, 08:46 AM

Chevy traverse airdam on a 190e, $25
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=25973905

chynewalkr · 02-29-2012, 06:04 PM

very nice tjts1! Thats nice.

Been a rough week or so here, first the weather isnt cooperating, then I get a cold, then a root canal

I'm going to look at gm parts direct see what they have

chynewalkr · 02-29-2012, 06:49 PM

tjts1, Can you measure the width of the airdam? I don't want to get hit over the head with a purse by a soccer mom as i'm measuring the air dam in a walmart parking lot. I am looking for something about 66" wide. Of course, It doesnt need to be exact, plenty of room to play with.

larrybuck · 02-29-2012, 10:12 PM

What a nice look/job!!!!!

chynewalkr · 02-29-2012, 10:23 PM

functional and stylish!

larrybuck · 03-04-2012, 02:04 PM

Would a Merc as new as this 190 still be good w veggie oil.
or like TDI VW's; is it too restricted??? % wise?

tjts1 · 03-04-2012, 06:06 PM

I should clarrify that this isn't my car, its owned by someone else on a W201 specific forum. I think its a brilliant idea and maybe this air dam would work on other cars as well.

The W201 190d engine is an old style mechanical fuel injection setup from the 80s similar to the W123 cars. The main difference with these engines is that they are cross flow so yes it is just as suitable for WVO.