Not sure if any of you knew this, but there was a truck show this past weekend.
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Sounds like you had a great time!
I can't agree more with what was said about each person's character. I have been speaking with Gary, Chris, Paul and a few others for years as well, and they have always been polite and respectful, even when I was a very young 16 year old with his first truck and absolutely zero bullnose knowledge. ![]() |
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Yes, Matthew, I feel kinda
![]() As for the MPG, I think you are reaping the "benefits" of a C6. With that kind of gearing you should be pushing 20 MPG, as you can see from David's report. But the big difference between your trucks is the tranny. On the other hand, it works. And you still get better MPG than Big Blue gets. Plus it is what your truck was born with. So don't let anyone tell you it needs to be replaced. ![]()
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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I'm sure that's a huge factor - and that York A/C compressor isn't helping matters either. I was running the A/C full time on the trip, and I'm sure it's less efficient than the Sanden unit in David's truck. I did have the A/C off during the MPG run in Skiatook, and I expect that contributed to my ~17 MPG score, which is the highest I've ever logged in the truck. |
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Yes, you are right about the A/C compressor. I was told by one of the custom A/C companies that a York/Tecumseh takes over 10 HP and a Sanden about 2 HP. So that's a big difference.
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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Mine [A/C] was off, too. ![]() |
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this is good intel. I have to redo my AC system so I guess I need to look for a Sanden unit.
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