Main Menu

The Ecoboost thread

Started by Monsterlover, September 25, 2017, 05:02:48 AM

Previous topic - Next topic
Print
Go Down Pages 1 ... 8 9 10 11 12 ... 18
User actions

Popeye the Sailor

#135
March 25, 2018, 05:06:46 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 24, 2018, 07:58:56 AM
My GMC is a 5.7 reg cab 4x4. The camper was more than it wanted on a long hill, and being a regular cab was very cramped with all of us in it.

It's getting tender, but runs good, and most things work...not terrible for a 20 year old truck. I think I have it sold.

You might have a second buyer, depending on what you wanted for it.

They sell a kit to bolt that motor into Kaiser military Jeeps.  :P
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

Monsterlover

#136
March 25, 2018, 05:35:42 PM
Do it
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

NAKID

#137
March 26, 2018, 10:43:49 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 24, 2018, 07:59:06 AM
About the only thing I would suggest is let it idle a few minutes after you've been using boost vs just shutting it down (while towing, stopping for fuel, rest stops etc)

Keeps the oil from cooking

Can you fit a turbo timer?
2005 S2R800
2006 S2R1000
2015 Monster 821

Monsterlover

#138
March 27, 2018, 03:42:30 AM
Quote from: NAKID on March 26, 2018, 10:43:49 PM
Can you fit a turbo timer?

I don't see why you couldn't
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

NAKID

#139
March 28, 2018, 08:22:40 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 27, 2018, 03:42:30 AM
I don't see why you couldn't

Right, that would alleviate the need to sit there with the engine running when you get to your destination.
2005 S2R800
2006 S2R1000
2015 Monster 821

ducpainter

#140
March 29, 2018, 05:09:07 AM
Picked up the new beast yesterday. 20+ mpg at 75-80. Was even better on the flats in Mass...was running 22+ until I got into the hills.

It's waaay different than my old truck.

The ride, noise level, and the steering are the first things I noticed.

A conventional hydraulic assist gear with a pitman arm is much less precise, and sensitive, than this electric/hydraulic rack and pinion. Also, all the electronics are a bit daunting. I finally got my phone paired when I got home. My old truck had crank windows. :P

I'll get used to it.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#141
March 29, 2018, 05:31:25 AM
4dr?

Congrats!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#142
March 29, 2018, 05:39:50 AM
Yup...4 DR.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Speedbag

#143
March 29, 2018, 05:41:17 AM
You're gonna love that thing.  :)
I tend to regard most of humanity as little more than walking talking dilated sphincters. - Rat

ducpainter

#144
March 29, 2018, 05:54:41 AM
Quote from: Speedbag on March 29, 2018, 05:41:17 AM
You're gonna love that thing.  :)
I hope so. I need to have it for a long time. ;)

I paid less for my first house.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#145
March 29, 2018, 06:12:17 AM
Welcome to the truck market :P
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#146
March 29, 2018, 06:38:34 AM Last Edit: March 29, 2018, 06:45:37 AM by ducpainter
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 29, 2018, 06:12:17 AM
Welcome to the truck market :P
No kidding.

I buy all of my vehicles from this dealer. Not because of price, but because of the way he treats me. I've known his dad all my life. I called last week after the BS with the Chevy, told him which truck I was interested in. He quoted me a price 1K less, ended up being closer to $1.5K. I told him put a sold tag on it. He texted me Monday asking when I'd be down. I told him Wednesday, and I'd need a ride from the local commuter rail station...no prob. I told him what my schedule looked like. He texted me on the train to make sure that it was on time, and the salesman met me with the truck seconds after I get off the train. Go to the showroom, take it for a drive, fill out the paperwork, and 2 ish  hours later I'm on my way home with his plate. He'll send a runner up next week to bring the title for registration, and get his plate back.

Why would I go anywhere else?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Speedbag

#147
March 29, 2018, 07:00:29 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 29, 2018, 06:12:17 AM
Welcome to the truck market :P

True, but the Jeep market is completely off the rails with the new Wrangler JL.

Another pickup will probably be my next DD in a few years, as I won't pay $50K for a new 2-door Wrangler.  :(
I tend to regard most of humanity as little more than walking talking dilated sphincters. - Rat

Monsterlover

#148
March 29, 2018, 07:26:59 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 29, 2018, 06:38:34 AM
No kidding.

I buy all of my vehicles from this dealer. Not because of price, but because of the way he treats me. I've known his dad all my life. I called last week after the BS with the Chevy, told him which truck I was interested in. He quoted me a price 1K less, ended up being closer to $1.5K. I told him put a sold tag on it. He texted me Monday asking when I'd be down. I told him Wednesday, and I'd need a ride from the local commuter rail station...no prob. I told him what my schedule looked like. He texted me on the train to make sure that it was on time, and the salesman met me with the truck seconds after I get off the train. Go to the showroom, take it for a drive, fill out the paperwork, and 2 ish  hours later I'm on my way home with his plate. He'll send a runner up next week to bring the title for registration, and get his plate back.

Why would I go anywhere else?

Sounds like that place knows what they're doing [thumbsup]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#149
March 29, 2018, 07:30:12 AM
I can't guarantee that everyone gets the same service, but I'd have no problems sending a friend there.

I feel comfortable that they'd get treated like family.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Print
Go Up Pages 1 ... 8 9 10 11 12 ... 18
User actions