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01-05-2021, 06:33 PM | #11 |
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Re: Chevrolet 8.1 Vortec advice
supposedly the OEM air induction system(filter ,tubes ,air cleaner box) is more than adequate to handle the 8.1 it's the opening for the throttle body that is the restriction---the cold air actually makes the engine WANT more fuel so with an increase in fuel consumption AND power while you get a decrease in MPG. Second use lots of synthetic fluids in the rear , trans if you can and engine oil.---third put a tonneau cover or a cap on the bed to help smooth out the air flow over that open bend---maybe put a chin spoiler under the front bumper to help smooth that area out-----then change to a 3:73 rear from that 4:10 to cut down on RPM 's at cruising speed --and finally maybe either a nose cone on the front of the trailer and or a spoiler on the top of that cap to move the air up and over that flat front of the trailer---FED 387
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01-05-2021, 11:37 PM | #12 |
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Re: Chevrolet 8.1 Vortec advice
Cruse rpm 2300 to 2500 65 to70 mph peek torque was at 2500. Taller rear tires can help with gearing. We have over 200 k on the clock still going strong. The hole in to floor of the intake floor is the restriction, Tom
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01-06-2021, 11:58 AM | #13 |
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Re: Chevrolet 8.1 Vortec advice
yes taller tires will help cut down the rpm---depends whats available might only lower it a smidge to say a 4:00 not much but it will be better than what you have now
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01-07-2021, 09:01 AM | #14 |
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Re: Chevrolet 8.1 Vortec advice
Pick up was stock. No gear hunting on highway except for going up hill.
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Re: Chevrolet 8.1 Vortec advice
55 to 60 miles per hour its around 17 to 1800 then at 70+ 2200 and up.
I currently have a 285/70-17 wheel and tire combo on it, when I bought it it had the 245/70-16 wheels and tires, changed them for towing stability not so much for looks. I've also got a camper shell/cap on the bed. I have looked at the profile of the truck versus the trailer and there is a lot of flat trailer showing around the edges, one of those bubbles may be in the cards. I also stumbled across the manifold modification a while back, if I can find another manifold to modify i'll give it a try. I appreciate all of the input I have received on this matter and I am going to give some of this a try. Thanks |
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