Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-20-2019, 08:12 AM
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What elevation was this...
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What elevation was this campground?
The campground is one of several along Rock Creek in the Sierras, off U.S. Route 395, elevation 8400’.
On the subject of gearing...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-18-2019, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 20
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There is an additional thought. The current...
There is an additional thought. The current tires are nearing their useful life, and I'm considering replacing them with 35" ones. What would be an appropriate gearing for that configuration?
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-18-2019, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,490
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-18-2019, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,490
2013 EB E350, odometer 64,610, 4.10, 4X4 w/ Atlas...
2013 EB E350, odometer 64,610, 4.10, 4X4 w/ Atlas II, 33" tires (285's), weight 10,060 gross (6120 rear, 3920 front) fully loaded with 2 adults + gear add an additional ~500 lbs.
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-18-2019, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,490
The disconcerting aspect is a very sluggish...
The disconcerting aspect is a very sluggish response when, say, I turn onto a curvy mountain road out of a campground and need to accelerate in order to get up to traffic speed. Punch on the skinny...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-17-2019, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,490
There is a distinct loss of power whenever our...
There is a distinct loss of power whenever our van gets into higher elevation, such as the Sierras, and its disconcerting. I've wondered if a custom tune from 5-Star to compensate for the thinner...
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