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How do you build a fast truck?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Freightlinerbob, Oct 9, 2013.

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  1. Oct 13, 2013 #51
    Hammer166

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  3. Oct 13, 2013 #52
    SmokinCAT

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    Those calculators work wonders.
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2013 #53
    CbarM

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    LOL....next hes gonna say his engine will do 2500 rpm. I do however, happen to have a N14 Celect + that will go to about 2350 on the pedal, but its got an 18 spd, 4.30's on 11R24.5's. Never had it out passed 80 n never checked the tach, but prolly somewhere around 1900 or 2000 I would imagine...
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2013 #54
    CbarM

    CbarM Heavy Load Member

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    "They dont respect me"...quote from Katfish on a schneider driver...LOL
     
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  7. Oct 14, 2013 #55
    bubbanbrenda

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    Your makin' me work for it had to get the abacus out for yours LOL 1800RPM=103.08MPH, 2000RPM=114.53MPH, 2100RPM=120.26MPH just incase wore out wants bragging rights. FWIW if you "wrap it up" like the other fellow does, 2400RPM=137.44 for the folks keeping score at home.
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2013 #56
    Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    Abacus..... LMBO.... verified with the slide rule?
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2013 #57
    25(2)+2

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    The abacus and slide rule are good ways to estimate, so when you key in the decimal point wrong on the calculator, you know it's wrong.

    I always estimate the outcome, even mentally so I don't blindly agree with what a calculator comes up with.
     
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  10. Oct 14, 2013 #58
    bubbanbrenda

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    absolutely, then double-double check with the proven Jethro Bodine method, ought x ought =ought, carry the 2 =137.44MPH
     
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  11. Oct 14, 2013 #59
    25(2)+2

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    I used the formula to figure out the axle ratio on the truck I drive now, was supposed to be the same ratios and trans as the one I had before, but a different engine.

    It's supposed to have a 3.42 and it does by calculation, both by speed in OD and speed in 9th(direct). I'm pretty decent with math.
     
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  12. Oct 14, 2013 #60
    Freightlinerbob

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    Good thing you measured with new tires on the truck. Otherwise you might be looking for that extra 50 RPM..... Just kidding driver.
     
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