Yeah, no ****. It looks more like something some Mexican would use to haul around paint or manure or roofing shingles, ladders and tools something.That P.O.S. is not a truck....
C'mon now...
Yeah, no ****. It looks more like something some Mexican would use to haul around paint or manure or roofing shingles, ladders and tools something.That P.O.S. is not a truck....
C'mon now...
There are a variety of cheap and unsafe Chinese trucks and cars in other markets. I've seen a few around Costa Rica before. The Mahindra truck probably seems nice in comparison.Yeah, no ****. It looks more like something some Mexican would use to haul around paint or manure or roofing shingles, ladders and tools something.
So it should sell very well here in the states.Yeah, no ****. It looks more like something some Mexican would use to haul around paint or manure or roofing shingles, ladders and tools something.
I saw a Tiger truck in use in a US gov't facility.There are a variety of cheap and unsafe Chinese trucks and cars in other markets. I've seen a few around Costa Rica before. The Mahindra truck probably seems nice in comparison.
Tiger! (the US government can buy these - the USAF has an $11M contract for 863 of them):
you can of course get the Transit Connect in a diesel everywhere else in the world.**** the Mahindra! How about a 4X4 diesel Ford Transit Connect
Every vehicle is made in a better way every where else in the world. I heard that they have these in Japan and korea but the gatekeepers are keeping it from getting here:you can of course get the Transit Connect in a diesel everywhere else in the world.
more smaller cargo van options here would be great too. a diesel would be asking too much
Is the 4X4 Mercedes Sprinter sold in the US?**** the Mahindra! How about a 4X4 diesel Ford Transit Connect
the diesel is yes, but certainly not a 4x4....that would be too awesome for AmericaIs the 4X4 Mercedes Sprinter sold in the US?
Specs Here Scroll down a bit for the flatbed version.
4 door diesel version would make a great shuttle vehicle if I could afford one.
Ugly, but I like it anyway.**** the Mahindra! How about a 4X4 diesel Ford Transit Connect
its just too bad they are all POS's. the only thing solid about the truck here in the States is their CRD engineI have only driven the Sprinter once on a longer trip to Germany. Amazing ride and strong engine. That would be my ultimate road trip truck and I can do without the 4x4.
My father-in-law uses a Sprinter to move pianos. It hauls and tows great and can get ~20 mpg on long trips. But it has broken down more times than all of my VWs combined (excluding my Corrado).its just too bad they are all POS's. the only thing solid about the truck here in the States is their CRD engine
wow, i didnt think that was possible. i knew they were crap, but worse than a VW??!But it has broken down more times than all of my VWs combined (excluding my Corrado).
well the Transit Connect is built significantly better than the Sprinter.I guess they are both Euro Trash then
but a sprinter could tow around your own personal skate ramp, Rob Dyrdek and Big.well the Transit Connect is built significantly better than the Sprinter.
It'd be wonderful if you could actually get one...**** the Mahindra! How about a 4X4 diesel Ford Transit Connect
GM is a big supporter with their vehicles that run on E85, AKA flex fuel. it would be another fossil fuel alternative, but the refueling infrastructure is zilch and you dont get as much power as you do with putting gas in the tank.But you have to upgrade existing cars for ethanol..... yeah you do but its not as hard as one would think..... Most vehicles its a simple PCM flash with new timing and fuel stratagies....... Older vehicles... well you may get screwed in the overall.....
Bottom line, these two fuels are renewable, easy to manf, cleaner to manf, and work well.
the new global Ranger is awesome looking and we of course are not getting it. the Tacoma basically has the market cornered and Ford is dropping the Ranger stateside to focus on their bread and butter, the F-Series.Ford is dropping the Ranger because the US market can not sustain a small pickup truck. Mahindra might be really awesome but Merica as a whole probably can't make it profitable.
Just like when the focused on SUVs and dropped the Taurus. Short attention spanthe new global Ranger is awesome looking and we of course are not getting it. the Tacoma basically has the market cornered and Ford is dropping the Ranger stateside to focus on their bread and butter, the F-Series.
E85 isnt just ethanol though, its a mix of anything from 10% ethanol to 85% ethanol......... There is a ton going on with the flexfuel vehicles, on that if you dont add more than two gallons of fuel, the vehicle wont go into fuel test mode, as of now we are just trying to mix the two together and see what we come up with.... if wouldnt take much to make a vehicle that was built and tuned for straight ethanol.GM is a big supporter with their vehicles that run on E85, AKA flex fuel. it would be another fossil fuel alternative, but the refueling infrastructure is zilch and you dont get as much power as you do with putting gas in the tank.
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they thankfully brought back to the Taurus and made it look and perform great though. when they re-badged the the Five Hundred and called it a Taurus, that was a big joke.Just like when the focused on SUVs and dropped the Taurus. Short attention span
i know E85 isnt just straight ethanol, but its a alternative fuel to straight gasoline according to the EPA. and no, E85 can contain no less than 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline....hence the name (http://www.e85fuel.com/frequently-asked-questions/)E85 isnt just ethanol though, its a mix of anything from 10% ethanol to 85% ethanol......... There is a ton going on with the flexfuel vehicles, on that if you dont add more than two gallons of fuel, the vehicle wont go into fuel test mode, as of now we are just trying to mix the two together and see what we come up with.... if wouldnt take much to make a vehicle that was built and tuned for straight ethanol.
FWIW....E85 inst another alternative, its just a half mix of fossil and ethanol.
Ethanol has been used in certain racing applications for a long time. E98 is also available. Some have converted other racing vehicles for E85:The actual ethanol content of E85 varies widely at the retail level. In winter months, the ethanol content is reduced to 72% or lower to promote better fuel vaporization and starting. FFV's (Flex Fuel Vehicles) cope with this by having ethanol content sensing systems and dynamic control over the air/fuel mixture with feedback to the electronic control module. Also, E85 at the retail level is not anhydrous (dry) and the gasoline component is a not a high-octane material.
Dyno Results With E85:
In naturally aspirated applications, expect horsepower levels that are at least 5% higher after switching to E85 and making the necessary adjustments to the engine, carburetor, and fuel delivery system. Carburetor builder Mike Ross has reported much higher gains on the dyno when making the necessary adjustments--up to almost 20% more horespower over racing gasoline. You can also expect significant increases in low-end torque. Engine oil temperatures run cooler as well. Rickie Dyer reports that those running forced induction and nitrous oxide injection systems are finding tremendous gains, even on pump E85. Some have seen more than 200 horsepower gains at the rear wheels in high-horsepower applications. In time, as engine builders continue to test new components on E85, it is probable that even higher gains will be realized.
Agreed, but the process of making ethanol (whether it be alge, switchgrass or other) is dependent on water for its fermentation process. further stressing the environment.Dirtymike is probably aware of ethanol from better sources like biowaste, algae, and switchgrass. Traditional sources of ethanol from corn or sugar do suck.
As he said E85 does vary but maybe he is talking about the E10 for the 10%. On E85:
Ethanol has been used in certain racing applications for a long time. E98 is also available. Some have converted other racing vehicles for E85:
dear diary, jackpotThe 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 in both regular and quad cab is showing up with a 5.0 liter V8 diesel engine, most likely the one sourced from Cummins. This engine was designed for more lightweight service than the straight-six Cummins “B” engine which has powered heavy duty Ram trucks for decades. As such, it might not have a 350,000 time between overhauls (100,000 miles more than Chevy and Ford diesels), but would be less expensive and more practical for the Ram 1500.
haven't they promised every spring to have that engine ready by the fall and not once come out with it?alright, screw this never-happening-model and their importer.
dear diary, jackpot
http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2010/12/system-shows-ram-1500-diesel-hybrid
no, its been a few years since all 3 US companies said they werent going to make one.haven't they promised every spring to have that engine ready by the fall and not once come out with it?
Oh, and has profro commented in this thread yet? Dude's a diesel engineer type and knows all this mumbo jumbo you guys are spouting.
Allpar's news has always been near 100% accurate when it comes to future Chrysler vehicles/productsAllpar was recently told that the five-liter V8 Cummins diesel engine is currently being made. It is a quiet, high-rpm engine, redlining at over 5,000 rpm, and appears to be no noisier than a typical gasoline engine. Yet, it should achieve gas mileage in the mid-20s in half-ton trucks. The initial rollout will be for military use, with passenger vehicles, possibly including GMs Suburban, not due until model year 2013 or 2014. Allpar had, based on the engines presence on dealer screens, believed that it would be launched during 2011, most likely after February (when the 200 Convertible is set to roll).
I thought I had read somewhere that Dodge couldn't afford what Cummins wanted, so the contract was going to Toyota? Or maybe it was just the larger motors?alright, screw this never-happening-model and their importer.
dear diary, jackpot
http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2010/12/system-shows-ram-1500-diesel-hybrid
there were purported talks b/w Cummins and Nissan, but those fizzled. and it was to be for light-duty trucksI thought I had read somewhere that Dodge couldn't afford what Cummins wanted, so the contract was going to Toyota? Or maybe it was just the larger motors?
Sweet! I will end up swapping a 4BT into my C20 when I finally burn up the 327 rather than get a new truck. But it would be nice to have some options.