Recent content by cruiserdan

FORD: Look at the new Bronco! FCA: Yeah but......where is the 450 horse 392 V8? :lol:

Agreed. Marine carburetors, distributors, starters, and alternators are built in a manner to reduce errant sparks in an enclosed boat bilge. Automotive components do not have that feature. A few ounces of vaporized gasoline in an enclosed marine engine compartment lays the groundwork for a...

Forgot the coolant?

That's a GMC.

Wow. I thought you were still here. Please stay safe. We need health care professionals such as yourself.

Have you changed jobs?

You need to see it in the flesh. 50th anniversary, #33 of 70.

My 80 gets about 9 miles per gallon in town and maybe 13 miles per gallon highway on a good day. The Challenger, if you avoid hammering the throttle, gets 14 in town and 24 on the highway.

That is exactly what I have done. 485 horsepower and a clutch pedal. Pure magic.

I can't pick what is best for you. If I had a billfold full of excess cash, I'd like a Toyota 1HD-FTE. But I would certainly not kid myself that I'd get back the money spent doing it for the fuel economy improvement gained. .

Toyota's naturally-aspirated diesels do not take too well to turbos unless they are low-pressure units. When pushed they tend to overheat. My opinion, of course. I'm sure there are those that will disagree.

For a second there I thought you had some damn tough masking tape. Then I saw the tops of the straps :doh:

No I have not. I don't drive it often so the project is on the back burner.

It needs to be there to balance the cooling system. Fix it or move on to another vehicle

It looks totally different with that grille and markers. I like it.