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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

04-06-2016, 08:36 PM

Replies: 16

Want to talk Series 60 fuel economy?

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Posted By petrel

Yep, that is quite a place. Lots of money...

Yep, that is quite a place. Lots of money floating around. The very nice white haired gentleman next to me was sporting a Prevost, a new Tesla, a new Camaro, a tricked out golf cart, two lots in...

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

04-04-2016, 08:45 PM

Replies: 16

Want to talk Series 60 fuel economy?

Views: 13,624

Posted By petrel

We stayed in Bluewater Key RV resort...

We stayed in Bluewater Key RV resort (bluewaterkey.com), it was great! Helpful courteous staff, absolutely amazing waterfront sites. We are already planning to return next year for the children's...

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

04-04-2016, 05:57 AM

Replies: 16

Want to talk Series 60 fuel economy?

Views: 13,624

Posted By petrel

Took a quick trip to the FL Keys last week. With...

Took a quick trip to the FL Keys last week. With the whole gang onboard, a full tank of water, and my wife's little SUV on the trailer: Did four top offs in about 2300 miles. Overall average was 7...

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

01-13-2016, 06:36 PM

Replies: 16

Want to talk Series 60 fuel economy?

Views: 13,624

Posted By petrel

I hope so.

I hope so.

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

01-12-2016, 06:59 AM

Replies: 16

Want to talk Series 60 fuel economy?

Views: 13,624

Posted By petrel

So reading between the lines here. If I put my...

So reading between the lines here. If I put my right foot on a diet and my manual calculations still yield 5.5mpg I may have a mechanical issue? Over on the trucker's forums they talk about air...

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

01-11-2016, 08:35 AM

Replies: 16

Want to talk Series 60 fuel economy?

Views: 13,624

Posted By petrel

I too prefer to keep up with traffic. However, I...

I too prefer to keep up with traffic. However, I fear that the truck's optimum cruising speed is 65mph. The highways around here have a 70mph speed limit, and most traffic moves at 75 (semi-trucks...

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

01-08-2016, 03:10 PM

Replies: 16

Want to talk Series 60 fuel economy?

Views: 13,624

Posted By petrel

Thanks for the input gentlemen. I will start...

Thanks for the input gentlemen. I will start doing some real mileage computations and see where that leaves me.

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

01-07-2016, 05:45 PM

Replies: 16

Want to talk Series 60 fuel economy?

Views: 13,624

Posted By petrel

Want to talk Series 60 fuel economy?

My instant read averages 5.5mpg sometimes creeping up to 7. I haven't done any actual calculations yet.

Anyone else with 515hp Series 60 Detroit care to share some fuel economy figures? It seems...

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