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Valley Chrome Turbo Wing. Got one?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Straight Stacks, Jul 26, 2015.

  1. Jul 26, 2015 #1
    Straight Stacks

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    Hey all. Just ordered my first Valley Chrome/Wingmaster Turbo Wing. How many of you have seen a better MPG/Fuel efficiency increase by this addition? Believe they claim a 10-19% increase but those percentages are always hard to quantify. The style points are easy to add up. As always y'all are the best and look forward to your replies.
     
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  3. Jul 26, 2015 #2
    mnmover

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    Don't waste your money on a wing. They create more air turbulance and do not allow your truck to slide through the air. You want to keep the outside of the truck as smooth as possible to allow the air to flow over the vehicle without being directed in any other direction. A turbo wing does not do that. They look neat, but I will never have one.
     
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  4. Jul 26, 2015 #3
    Bakerman

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    I have heard the same thing.
     
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  5. Jul 26, 2015 #4
    Straight Stacks

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    You both have trucks with scoops on them! I own a 05' Pete 379 w/a 63" COE sleeper. I'm pulling a Dry Van. Any type of Wing or Whaletail should help.
     
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  7. Jul 26, 2015 #5
    Cottonmouth85

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    Trailer nose cone
     
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  8. Jul 26, 2015 #6
    Straight Stacks

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    Found this off another website:

    Adjustment is Preset per Sleeper/Trailer Height - Fuel Mileage Increase is 10% Minimum - Drag/Wind Resistance Reduction is 30%

    Guess I'll find out. I like the look anyway and I'm a huge fan of Valley Chrome (especially their bumpers)
     
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  9. Jul 27, 2015 #7
    Oscar the KW

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    I had a whale tail on my last W9, took it off and picked up 2/10 mpg.
     
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  10. Jul 27, 2015 #8
    Ezrider_48501

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    i think they look kinda goofy to me. but to each there own. i guess ill just have to stick to trailers that are no taller than my mid roof sleeper no vans or refers for me oh darn
     
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  11. Jul 27, 2015 #9
    Prom Night Dumpster Baby

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    .25 mpg with Taylor wing on a stand up sleeper. Obviously pulling a box. Gotta keep the gap as close as possible. Lots of guys mount them too far forward.

    No sense if not yanking a box.

    I'd like to see those guys with the 13' sleepers come to the first bridge with one on!
     
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  12. Jul 27, 2015 #10
    SHO-TYME

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    Hold your calls, we have a winner!!!

    I have one on my 379 63inch standup, never really checked fuel mileage, but it does seem to go down the road easier with it on.
     
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