The New Tow rig |
The New Tow rig |
Nov 4 2007, 09:30 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
I finally have a picture of the new hauler
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6.0 Vortec engine with 300HP and 360ft/lb of torque This thing has got some grunt down low and transfered through the 4:10 rear end it feels mighty powerful! -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Nov 4 2007, 09:38 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Nice truck! Got to love the bow tie
Hopefully this truck never has to trailer me home....again! -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Nov 4 2007, 10:23 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 19-September 02 From: New Baden, IL Member No.: 7 |
Good thing you got yourself an economical beater
I hit 29mpg on the trip home from ptown last week. Looks mighty good ODT -------------------- -The original (member) 007. Stop looking at me Spy!!
-98 S-10 P/U creepin' low on stock 15s!! -You come off just a little more intelligent if you know how to spell the insults in addition to saying them |
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Nov 5 2007, 03:02 PM
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Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Looking good. Needs a wing.
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Nov 6 2007, 09:55 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
Nice truck....
-------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
------------------------------------------------------- Double Decker spoilers are uber ricerlicious!!!! |
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Nov 8 2007, 08:58 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Nice rig Marcus!!!
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Nov 9 2007, 08:44 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
Let me know what kind of milage you get out of the beast... may be in the market soon myself.
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Nov 10 2007, 09:23 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
i just did a mileage check. It is averaging 13.5 between country road and small town driving. I heard that is could be 11 or 12 so I'm not unhappy considering the amount of torque the 6.0 has. There is a lot of smile factor from off idle to 1/4 throttle.
Also I've been talking to Compressor Surge from CSS who says that he can get me into the 15mpg range and MORE POWER with some ECU tweaks on his computer. I'll be looking into that along with a free flowing stock location muffler that I have been talking to Ryan Skaggs about. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Nov 10 2007, 10:45 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 117 Joined: 5-August 04 Member No.: 363 |
QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Nov 10 2007, 09:23 AM) i just did a mileage check. It is averaging 13.5 between country road and small town driving. I heard that is could be 11 or 12 so I'm not unhappy considering the amount of torque the 6.0 has. There is a lot of smile factor from off idle to 1/4 throttle. Also I've been talking to Compressor Surge from CSS who says that he can get me into the 15mpg range and MORE POWER with some ECU tweaks on his computer. I'll be looking into that along with a free flowing stock location muffler that I have been talking to Ryan Skaggs about. Any idea what you get while towing? |
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Nov 11 2007, 12:16 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Not Yet Max
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Nov 11 2007, 09:59 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 10-November 07 From: Bloomington Member No.: 1,539 |
That's about what I get around town with my 6L gm motor. On a flat road towing the subaru, I can get close to 14; going up a hill is a different story though!
it's got 385ft/lbs tq though -------------------- 02 WRX - #478 E Street Prepared
03 AWD Escalade - Tow vehicle/daily driver Champaign County Sports Car Club board and AutoX commitee member |
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Nov 12 2007, 06:56 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
QUOTE (digitalseance @ Nov 12 2007, 03:59 AM) it's got 385ft/lbs tq though That's what I'm talking about right there! Mine being an '04 is only supposed to have 360ft/lbs, but still very noticeable! -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Dec 12 2007, 07:47 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
QUOTE (Max Diesel @ Nov 11 2007, 04:45 AM) QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Nov 10 2007, 09:23 AM) i just did a mileage check. It is averaging 13.5 between country road and small town driving. I heard that is could be 11 or 12 so I'm not unhappy considering the amount of torque the 6.0 has. There is a lot of smile factor from off idle to 1/4 throttle. Also I've been talking to Compressor Surge from CSS who says that he can get me into the 15mpg range and MORE POWER with some ECU tweaks on his computer. I'll be looking into that along with a free flowing stock location muffler that I have been talking to Ryan Skaggs about. Any idea what you get while towing? Max, I don't know the mileage for towing yet, but I know that mileage goes down to 12.5 from 13.5 when running around in four wheel drive during winter. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Dec 13 2007, 10:59 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
That's why I only turn the four wheel drive on when I absolutely need it. 99% of the time I'm fine without it anyway.
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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