[tcb] Re: the Hills
- From: Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 07:30:36 -0500
Nice.
Is that what's in the double cab?
Will Wood wrote:
> Wimpy
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> Try a 2387 with DRLA 48s...
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> ;-)
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> However as the displacement increases so does the costs...
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> -----Original Message-----
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>> From: ThatVWGuy@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: May 27, 2008 6:11 PM
>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [tcb] Re: the Hills
>>
>> 1776cc or larger with dual 40's and you will be able to go uphill without a
>> problem. It is amazing the difference 176cc's and a set of carbs will make.
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>> -Dan
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>
>> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 16:46:47
>> To:tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [tcb] Re: the Hills
>>
>>
>> For what it's worth, I am yearning from more power from my bus too.
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>> It is a 1600 dual port
>> 010 Distributer
>> Dual ICT Webers (ported and polished heads with match ported manifolds)
>> Webcam 119 cam
>> Counterweighted Crank/Flywheel/etc./etc.
>> Custom Transaxle with taller gearing on 3rd and 4th.
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>> Cruises great around town, but a different story on the highway.
>> Definitely slows down on the hills. Part of this is probably due to me
>> retarding the timing a little (trying to cool the motor down).
>> When I say slows down, it's not too major but I definitely slow down
>>
> >from 65 to like 55. Like I said, not too big of a deal.
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>> What gets annoying though is not wanting to hit the brakes on the
>> freeway because it takes a while to build up the momentum to get back up
>> to the power band.
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>> I am already planning the next engine for this bus, already got the
>> block and everything.
>> I just need to get a few more years out of the current one and get the
>> welding, interior, and other stuff done before I upgrade.
>> This next engine is going to be awesome!
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>>
>>
>> Will Wood wrote:
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>>> Alpine Redux Gears are too low for everyday flatland use. You're
>>> looking at 40MPH max with a set of those regardless of terrain.
>>>
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: ATX BUS
>>> Sent: May 27, 2008 4:13 PM
>>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: the Hills
>>>
>>> Personally I don't mind running slow up the hills. It is more of a
>>> safety issue. When you are going 20 miles less than posted speed
>>> limits it can be dangerous. And I worry about the engine being
>>> under that much stress if it is a long climb.
>>>
>>> Any word on alpine gears?
>>>
>>>
>>> Jeff (atx_bus)
>>> 66 So-42
>>> 67 sportsmobile camper
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----
>>> From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 3:02:20 PM
>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: the Hills
>>>
>>> I wouldn't change anything. That's just the way stock busses
>>> run. Unless you want to go to big engines to correct the
>>> problem. Come to Nacogdoches and I will let you drive the bone
>>> stock 60 panel with stock tires and a stock 40 and when you get
>>> back in yours you will think you are driving a full blown 100 hp
>>> engine.
>>>
>>> */ATX BUS <atx_bus@xxxxxxxxx>/* wrote:
>>>
>>> I have a carb/gear/tire question.
>>>
>>> Running a 1600 single port. Any opinions on size of carb out
>>> there? I am currently running a 30 pict 1.
>>>
>>> It runs great in the realitively flat stretchs but really
>>> doesn't power much up a hill. I live in W Austin and there
>>> are hills between me and any where I go. I have the stock
>>> 14s, would smaller tires help?
>>>
>>> Maybe the answer if alpine gears? If so how much would
>>> performance suffer on flat ground.
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>>
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