Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-26-2013, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,279
Re: How little engine power is just barely enough?
It's pretty hard to find factory output charts for any of these Ford engines, but according to what I found at Banks' site the 6.8 peaks around 3200 but TQ doesn't significantly drop off till 4000...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-26-2013, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,279
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-26-2013, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,279
Re: How little engine power is just barely enough?
I think it clearly illustrates the negative effect of pushing a motor beyond what it is designed to do. More speed was available but at 50% more boost and therefore more fuel. It also generated a lot...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-25-2013, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,279
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-24-2013, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,792
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-24-2013, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,279
Re: How little engine power is just barely enough?
Also, when changing to a lower gear with the intent of going up a hill faster....one has to assume that momentum lost during the gear change will be recovered and that the lower gear ratio will be...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-24-2013, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,279
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-24-2013, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,279
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-24-2013, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,792
Re: Salvaging a Penthouse top
Thanks, that's really helpful. So was the front cut just behind the roof now that is in line with the "B" pillars?
Did you happen to note the thickness of the OSB block?
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-23-2013, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,279
Re: How little engine power is just barely enough?
It's all about the torque which is in turn, multiplied by the gears and tire size. If you have the right gearing and enough gears you can do a whole lot with very little. If you have the patience,...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-14-2013, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 13,005
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-29-2013, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,611
Re: In need of a few measurements
My plan once I've refurbished all the components:
Reassemble the top upside down, without springs, and measure the relationship between the frame and the top, then measure the van towards the rear...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-28-2013, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,611
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-28-2013, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,611
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-27-2013, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,611
In need of a few measurements
Wondering if someone could provide the following measurements on an RB Ford with Penthouse:
Distance from the rear edge of the front doors to the front edge of the top.
Length and width of...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
08-27-2013, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Re: Got Wood
The bumper is nicer than your coffee table, would you drive it?
Inside: crappy 80s laminate, plastic trim
Outside: butcherblock bumper, full wood trim
:f1:[/quote]
I could live with the...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
08-27-2013, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,376
Re: Which tire chain for 35/12.5 R 17 ?
That ratchet tightening system has a rubber strap incorporated into it. What's
the advantage of a chain and ratchet if there's a bungy cord at the other end?
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-26-2013, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 13,005
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
08-25-2013, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,376
Re: Which tire chain for 35/12.5 R 17 ?
Wouldn't we all. Other than air operated "automatic chains" for commercial vehicles, I think you're out of luck.
The key to chaining up efficiently is to put them away properly, ie. not tangled...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
08-25-2013, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Re: Got Wood
I've never seen a G van with a penthouse before.
And 5000 miles?!
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-22-2013, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,792
Re: Salvaging a Penthouse top
It's gonna need some work for sure. The front arms/hoop have quite a bend in them but the rest of the mechanism seems fine.
I'm leaning towards installing it on my 2008 E350. The roof cap profile...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-21-2013, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,792
Salvaging a Penthouse top
I salvaged this top from a 97' Dodge. Since I didn't have any machines to help me and I was working alone, it had to come apart on the spot. https://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/22/usyme5a2.jpg
Undid...
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Forum: Campfire
08-20-2013, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,007
Re: Goodbye Apple
You mean there are actually some people who would argue with that?
Speaking of Topgun, Top Sweatiest Movies:
3: Topgun
2: Spartacus
1: Cool Hand Luke
Honorable Mention: Sahara (The 1943...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
08-20-2013, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,537
Re: 92 price and mileage ok?
Looks nice. I'd be concerned about the layout being right for you more than anything else. Repairs will need to be done on a used vehicle, but the last thing you want to find yourself doing is...
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Forum: Campfire
08-13-2013, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,687
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