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    Motor to Rear Ratio for Best M.P.G.

    Don't forget the wheel and tire size are as important as the rear-end ratio. A good place to start is at http://www.powerspec.cummins.com A nice on-line calculator, you can play with the different parts to come up with your ideal spec. Just use the rpm's/cruise speed you need for you and your...
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    Sprinter / Chev Cost Comparison

    With fuel prices on the rise And the risk now seems to be much higher fuel costs I am curious if anyone has done a Sprinter / Chev Cost Comparison at $2.50 and $3.00 / Gal?
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    Where has everyone gone

    I have to agree with Tom, I am not as articulate as Tom but here goes.., I will take it one step further. I have seen something that seems to be simply dishonest on the EO forums. And that is to allow all posts that are positive about your advertisers. But to simply "vanish" every "too"...
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    Where has everyone gone

    I have noticed the same thing. The membership numbers may be up but I am sure that those numbers are a lagging indicator. If anyone knows where "everyone" is let me know. [email protected] Updated: Ok OK enough allready I got the new hangout, why am I always the last to know? My...
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    How miles will a Sprinter last???

    Went in for a oil change talking to mechanic asked if he had heard of any blown sprinter engines. He said he had heard of a couple not seen any himself Problem on the engines? filling up with gasoline Now THAT would be embarrassing! Dave
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    Sales Tax On Trucks?

    TOO COOL!!! EO Rocks!!! Thank You!!!Thank You!!!Thank You!!! I assumed I would have to pay tax if I bought a truck. I read this thread, ran a google for "ohio sales tax trucks" and got this from the State Of Ohio: FAQ's; 3. When must we obtain an exemption certificate or obtain or issue Form...
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    Fuel Mileage

    LDB you do not say how your current truck is spec'ed also curious what you plan for next time? Dave >I'm seeing similar problems. ... I'm also planning on a >different powertrain on the next truck.
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    Insurance Problem

    Check your local yellow pages for your local ERIE agent. Very good price/service
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    How miles will a Sprinter last???

    Add Honda to that list my wifes Oddessy has had EGR issues >Yup, that is why I bought one with a 7.3.. The new emssions >stuff is really proven tricky for both MB and International. >I tend to wait at least 2 years after the "bugs" have been >worked out of something before I buy one.
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    How miles will a Sprinter last???

    ya'welcome 2003 2500 140" Dave
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    How miles will a Sprinter last???

    2006's are due out soon new design better mpg Me? I would wait Dave Straight math answer: 500,000 mile life divided by $32,000 = 15.63 cents per mile 380,000 mile life divided by $20,000 = 19.00 cents per mile
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    How miles will a Sprinter last???

    Sprinter seats are either standard (poor) or the optional "de luxe seats" (much better) The deluxe seats are Isri seats, good, firm and very adjustable. Not lazyboy soft. (they had a big display at last years MATS) See: http://www.isri.de/english/ Dave
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    boxes / van body factory outlet?

    I seem to recall someone posting info on a company that sold boxes / van bodies it sounded kind of like a factory outlet of sorts... can not find that post (looking for a deal on a clean 26'x 102" box) Thanks Dave
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    How miles will a Sprinter last???

    Yep I'm sure you guys are right I can see it now, UPS FedEx and DHL went to Ford and GM, and said "we would like to spend Ohhhhh ... about 1.5 BILLION dollars on vans"...plus parts, maintaince etc., Ford said no thanks, we did a knock-off of the Sprinter for Europe, its doing pretty well...
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    How miles will a Sprinter last???

    E7mack96 You are not far, I'm in Newtown Dave
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    Gear Ratios

    Cummins has a site that gives gearing ratios: http://www.powerspec.cummins.com/site/home/ Dave
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    Is This Forum For Everyone, Or Just An Elite Few?

    RE: Is This Forum For Everyone, Or Just An Elite F Hey All, My thinking is, in an town hall meeting atmosphere like we have here. It is just good manners to introduce yourself, because some people will not know you. Manners are always optional, that is why they are manners not rules. Dave
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    EGL CVG

    Geo, Why 26'? does 24" make a difference? Dave
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    EGL CVG

    Any info about Eagle Global Logistics Cincinnati would be appreciated. (... the good the bad and the ugly) Thinking 24' 26K straight truck, liftgate. Thanks Dave
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    How miles will a Sprinter last???

    I took major failure as either a transmission or engine that was dead., unrepairable. I do think UPS, FedEx, DHL are buying them over Ford/Chevy for some reason...I am guessing they are saving $$$ Dave By the way, if someone is idleing a sprinter and putting in EGR's as a result, it is...
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