| Diesel swap thoughts [message #311870] |
Fri, 06 January 2017 17:47  |
Hal StClair
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Registered: March 2013
Location: Rio Rancho NM
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Just wanted to update my previous (November) remarks on the Diesel swap and maybe modify the conclusions I'd made a bit.
Over the last approximately 1900 miles it seems the combination has been 'dialed in' a bit more and the results have been pretty impressive. The mileage has definitely increased and the overall performance is better. A run from Albuquerque to Kingman AZ netted 15.95 mpg running into a head wind running 63/64 mph. On to Las Vegas and near 100 miles of Las Vegas urban driving, down to San Diego and over to Quartzsite managed 14+ (nice to carry 75 gallons and fill at the cheaper locations). The coach ran up Baker grade at 60 mph in 3rd gear. A direct comparison to the old motor 403/3.55 geared coach was 40 mph in second. If you aren't familiar with Baker grade it has been the death of many an RV. A six percent grade that peaks out about 4700' it's probably one of the 10 toughest hills in the west.
There still is a little tuning to be done but 15+ mpg and the performance of the combo really brings a smile to my old face. Ain't it fun.
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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