ATTABOY!
Wilt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Curt Raymond" <curtlud...@yahoo.com>
To: "Diesel List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2013 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I think curt or somebody needs this
Interesting idea, poor implementation. Besides in many places it'll never
be legal to have that old an engine in that new a truck. Not here for
sure.
Actually now that I've crossed to the dark side I see everything in terms
of a VW diesel. You can build one of the 90HP engines up to 150HP pretty
easily with a chip, bigger injectors and a bigger IP and maybe
intercooler. The engine is so small and light you don't face the issues
there that you do with an MB diesel and you keep your power to weight
ratio much more positive. Theres a guy thats done a CJ7 that came out real
nice. I think after my Jetta rusts out thats my plan, find a CJ, put a
kevlar tub (lighter than steel, stronger than fiberglass) on it and the VW
diesel in with some minor power mods. 31" tires, 5spd trans, lockers front
and rear. A moderately powerful 4wd with decent offroad capability that I
can actually afford fuel for.
Speaking of which I commuted with the Jetta this past week, 560 miles or
so. I fueled up twice, once because I had to once because we're on
vacation and I wanted it full. First tank was 48mpg, second was 52mpg. I
think 55mpg should be achievable, that first tank I was flogging the car
to see how it would hold up (well, in part because its a fun car to drive)
the second I slowed down and tried not to go over 75mph.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2013 20:04:28 -0500
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <kaleb.strip...@drivedominion.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: [MBZ] I think curt or somebody needs this
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