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Old 09-24-2015, 02:21 AM   #11
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Re: For Sale: 2000 4x4 V10 SMB RB33 with Penthouse Top $38,5

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Old 09-24-2015, 04:11 AM   #12
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Re: For Sale: 2000 4x4 V10 SMB RB33 with Penthouse Top $38,5

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Second, the 55 gal of tankage plus what seems to be remarkable fuel mileage for a V10 provided really great range.
What would you say was a ballpark efficiency if you could make a best guess?
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Old 09-24-2015, 09:59 AM   #13
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Re: For Sale: 2000 4x4 V10 SMB RB33 with Penthouse Top $38,5

If I bought this, I'd LineX the lower body where the chips are, add some Bushwacker flares, and it would look even better than it does now.

Good luck with the sale.


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Old 09-24-2015, 10:00 AM   #14
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Old 09-24-2015, 10:02 AM   #15
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Re: For Sale: 2000 4x4 V10 SMB RB33 with Penthouse Top $38,5

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Second, the 55 gal of tankage plus what seems to be remarkable fuel mileage for a V10 provided really great range.
What would you say was a ballpark efficiency if you could make a best guess?
We didn't check every tank from Denver to San Francisco, but total miles and total gallons put in showed 13mpg, and that was towing a small uhaul trailer. And 1der doesn't drive slowly, he was cruising at 75 most of the time.
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Old 09-24-2015, 10:04 AM   #16
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Re: For Sale: 2000 4x4 V10 SMB RB33 with Penthouse Top $38,5

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If I bought this, I'd LineX the lower body where the chips are, add some Bushwacker flares, and it would look even better than it does now.

Good luck with the sale.

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That'd work.. To be honest, I didn't even notice them until I washed it.. They are minor enough that I thought they were dirt/mud splashes except then they didn't wash off..
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Re: For Sale: 2000 4x4 V10 SMB RB33 with Penthouse Top $38,5

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Second, the 55 gal of tankage plus what seems to be remarkable fuel mileage for a V10 provided really great range.
What would you say was a ballpark efficiency if you could make a best guess?
We didn't check every tank from Denver to San Francisco, but total miles and total gallons put in showed 13mpg, and that was towing a small uhaul trailer. And 1der doesn't drive slowly, he was cruising at 75 most of the time.
That's better than my V10 2wd empty passenger van!
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Old 09-24-2015, 11:09 AM   #18
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That's better than my V10 2wd empty passenger van!
Yes, both 1der and I were very surprised, and somewhat suspicious. I think it has to do with the Banks exhaust, shift kit, and throttle body spacer.. but I am not an expert.
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That's better than my V10 2wd empty passenger van!
Yes, both 1der and I were very surprised, and somewhat suspicious. I think it has to do with the Banks exhaust, shift kit, and throttle body spacer.. but I am not an expert.
Whoever buys this will be stoked on the gas mileage.
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Re: For Sale: 2000 4x4 V10 SMB RB33 with Penthouse Top $38,5

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That's better than my V10 2wd empty passenger van!
Yes, both 1der and I were very surprised, and somewhat suspicious. I think it has to do with the Banks exhaust, shift kit, and throttle body spacer.. but I am not an expert.
Fantastic truck!

Q: do the Banks exhaust/trans command modules (and TB spacer) create any problems for passing California emissions?

Living in SoCal, I know there's a "visual test" that must be passed, where they look for aftermarket components/modifications under the hood, in addition to the actual emission test results. Just wondered if these are 50-state certified items. (The exhaust I can't see being a problem, unless it eliminates any of the cats.)

I am in love with that van's overall color/setup (and even the woodgrain interior.) Super-looking SMB.
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