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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 01:16 AM
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Edit: Never mind
 
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Halojm
Hey I should put 4 V-twins in my ram @ 96ci each that's 384ci, with the same torque, 360hp, and would get 34mpg.
Hmmm... 34/4 = 8.5

Your Magnum is more efficient.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by UnregisteredUser
Hmmm... 34/4 = 8.5

Your Magnum is more efficient.
I'd put TB spacers on them to increase fuel economy
 
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Halojm
I'd put TB spacers on them to increase fuel economy
 
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
Relax, there was not one shred of seriousness in that statement
 
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Halojm
Relax, there was not one shred of seriousness in that statement

haha....I know...just wanted to beat v-dub to it
 
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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haha....I know...just wanted to beat v-dub to it
No birthday card for you now in addition to no Christmas card.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by VWandDodge
No birthday card for you now in addition to no Christmas card.
Haha... Wonder when the last time was that you EVER sent one to him ?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by stocking2

my truck is on traffic, the temp gauge stay in 205 degree, and the fuel gauge still in full after 57 miles of driving.
My gauge stays on full for around 100 miles- then it drops like a rock lol.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverSS
My gauge stays on full for around 100 miles- then it drops like a rock lol.
Same here, makes ya feel good for a while lol
 
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