New Car (finally)

ridr4lif · Post by **ridr4lif** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 2:29 pm

Jonathan wrote:
On older trucks like my 83 C10, it benefits to drop the tailgate. It isn't exactly a marvel of aerodynamic design, though.

Haha...i know what you mean. The older chevy's have aerodynamics of a friggin parachute.

tedd

Darthness · Post by **Darthness** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 5:09 pm

Chris from Washington wrote:Now it's time to get a dirt bike to go along with it :)

Nah.

This is a nissan truck we're talking about. maybe a pot of flowers or something.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 5:27 pm

"Nah.

This is a nissan truck we're talking about. maybe a pot of flowers or something."

The Honda Ridgeline is the one screaming for a flower pot, with it's "rugged" FWD biased drivetrain, horizontally opposed rev happy V-6, and ladder frame/unibody hybrid chassis based off their minivan platform. At least Nissan and Toyota know what a truck is supposed to be. Actually, Nissan has more of a clue about what a full size truck should be than Chevy does at the moment. The F-150 still lays the smack down on them, though

NorthQuad · Post by **NorthQuad** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:46 pm

Jonathan wrote:"Nah.

This is a nissan truck we're talking about. maybe a pot of flowers or something."

The Honda Ridgeline is the one screaming for a flower pot, with it's "rugged" FWD biased drivetrain, horizontally opposed rev happy V-6, and ladder frame/unibody hybrid chassis based off their minivan platform. At least Nissan and Toyota know what a truck is supposed to be. Actually, Nissan has more of a clue about what a full size truck should be than Chevy does at the moment. The F-150 still lays the smack down on them, though

I second that.

ridr4lif · Post by **ridr4lif** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:10 pm

Jonathan wrote:"Nah.

This is a nissan truck we're talking about. maybe a pot of flowers or something."

The Honda Ridgeline is the one screaming for a flower pot, with it's "rugged" FWD biased drivetrain, horizontally opposed rev happy V-6, and ladder frame/unibody hybrid chassis based off their minivan platform. At least Nissan and Toyota know what a truck is supposed to be. Actually, Nissan has more of a clue about what a full size truck should be than Chevy does at the moment. The F-150 still lays the smack down on them, though

I third that!!! That has to be the most useless truck in the world. HA, its a TUV......

totally useless vehicle!

tedd

audiocr381ve · Post by **audiocr381ve** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:33 pm

Thanks pimps.

Someone told me to get a catback exaughst(sp? kiki will correct ofcourse). He said it will give me more power and will dramatically increase the gas mileage. Which sounds good. Is thier an exaughst anyone can recomend? Thanks you friggen pimps.

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 3:02 am

pimps?

lol

Flowmaster

Just make SURE you keep the cat.

smoker · Post by **smoker** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 8:05 am

for a truck? especially a nissan, got to be gibson exhaust....

Post by **GlassWolf** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:02 am

CAI, exhaust, and a reprogrammer to modify your stock ECM curves and you should increase both power and gas economy.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 12:48 pm

There are websites with exhaust sound clips, one is sure to have your truck. Download a couple and see what you think. V6s can sound good and can sound like crap, best to hear as many as you can to make a decision on.

Don't expect enormous improvements in gas mileage and power by adding a catback system. You'll get a noticeable difference, but benefits in fuel economy are generally 1mpg on its best day, especially when you're talking about trucks. Stock mufflers aren't really that bad as far as flow characteristics, the hindering factor in newer vehicles is the catalytic converter.