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Recent content by TAJ45

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    Front seat covers that add cushion/comfort

    Well, l experienced vented seats last summer in So. Indiana..... boy oh boy NICE !!!
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    3.6, 1500, expected real mpg

    I am well aware of the non hemi design status of the 3.6. Also the lack of complaints about premature cam wear in the 3.6. It is the trade off of potential repairs l am balancing for my next purchase. Wife has had several T&C plus her Pacifica. With my light duty, occasional bed use, l...
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    3.6, 1500, expected real mpg

    Battery co$t - Hmmm, makes me thinking l may want to consider dealing w potential "hemi tick, flattened cam lobes plus the 10% minimal real hit on mpg rating..... Doggone it, l don't want to start looking at a Ridgeline/Hyundai trucklet. No twin scroll turbo Fords either. :/
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    3.6, 1500, expected real mpg

    I drive like an Old man, cuz l iz. Anticipating stop, cruise, smooth gentle foot. Going for mpg. Wife's '20 Pacifica w me drivong will post 26-27 trip and 24-5 as we live in the stix. Looking to go 1500 used and V6. Really not warming to the 48V etorque. We shut it off on the Pac. when we...
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    A/S

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    Mopar Introduces Its New Mopar ’21 Ram 1500 Special Edition:

    Being a pragmatic sort, hanging doodads on the product is a waste. Sport hood is good, however, add something useful. Once next year's designs rolls around, the Wow/One of a Few available panache dwindles to Ho Hum status and most of us will be still making payments. Include Anti Spin, 33 gal...
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    An Engineer's Ultimate Guide To 3.21 VS 3.92 Axle Ratio

    Gee, truly amazing how the final ratio tranny drive numbers are the same as the rear gear's.....wink.
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    Gears & 3.6 & 5.7 = Gas?

    I need volume capacity for my hobby, 2k lbs would easily cover a bud and our gear for a NV trip. 3.21s, 70 aspect ratio on 18s was my thinking from a pure math/physics stand point. I had checked around on other forums and older info leaned toward insignificant mpg increase for the 3.6. The...
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    Gears & 3.6 & 5.7 = Gas?

    Looking for the right used 1500, crew 4x4, no towing or Order New. Need help. I REALLY like to save at the pump.... I drive like the penny pincher I have evolved into. What can I expect re mpg for the above combinations? I prefer tall 18s or 20s, all season or quiet all terrain. I drive twixt...
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