Very nice van, and with the swap it looks very proportional!!
Expedition Leader
Very nice van, and with the swap it looks very proportional!!
Explorer
That is remarkable. I've been able to get 16mpg when I keep the speedometer below 50 for an extended period, but if you're able to get 12-14MPG with the 460 going around 55-60 than you're doing as good as you would be with a N/A diesel. It's the lack of turbo that kills my efficiency currently...I did some calculations awhile back based on the internal efficiencies of a N/A vs. Turbo diesel, and figured I could bring my efficiency up to around 16MPG @ 55MPH by adding one...the cost of doing so might make the savings questionable though unless you're doing 10k+ miles a year. Last year we put on 2k miles, and this year 0.
Again...very nice rig.
1986 Ford E350 4x4 Quadravan Camper "Boomer"
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Adventurer
GNTY: how many Liters in your Gallon?
Explorer
I am glad to say that I have seen it in the flesh (ok, sheetmetal) and it is gorgeous.
Great running into your dad and you and the rest of your group in Moab. That van looks great. Hope to see you guys again next year.
Cheers,
Tom
Life is short, Paddle often
'03 Chevy Astro w/ NP233C 4x4 electronic shift transfer case, 4-5" Overlandvans lift kit, 4:10's w/ Detroit Locker, Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks w/ in-dash remote & onboard air compressor, 255 70R16 AT's or 245/75 16 MT/Rs depending, GTRV pop top w/ sleeper, Carefree Awning, Gaucho couch, Coleman Fridge, and tons of Thule
2010 Gas Gas EC 450, 2005 Gas Gas FSE 450, plated
Observer
Couldn't miss your van from a mile away! Its the best looking and outfitted Astro/Safari ive seen. Pleasure meeting you Tom.Originally Posted by T.Low
Observer
On this last trip we averaged 11.2 U.S. Mpg doing an average of 64 mph.
Explorer
You, sir, are a gentlemen indeed; you are too kind.
Life is short, Paddle often
'03 Chevy Astro w/ NP233C 4x4 electronic shift transfer case, 4-5" Overlandvans lift kit, 4:10's w/ Detroit Locker, Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks w/ in-dash remote & onboard air compressor, 255 70R16 AT's or 245/75 16 MT/Rs depending, GTRV pop top w/ sleeper, Carefree Awning, Gaucho couch, Coleman Fridge, and tons of Thule
2010 Gas Gas EC 450, 2005 Gas Gas FSE 450, plated
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