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The Red Baron

Lifetime Fuel Economy: 25.81 MPG(US)
90 Day Running Average: 26.01 MPG(US)
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General Description EPA Values
Year: 2000
Make: Ford
Model: F-350
Trim: XLT
Vehicle Type : Diesel
Curb Weight: 7800
EPA City: 13
EPA Highway: 19
EPA Combined: 16
Description
Short Bed Extended Cab SRW 4x2 F-350 with 6 speed manual
Modifications
Replaced 3.73:1 OEM gears with 3.08:1
Lowered ride height four inches ("slam")
203 degree thermostat
"Fastback" (15 degree) bed fairing
Rugged air dam (removed during snow period) 2 inch ground clearance
100 psi air inflation in E-rated tires
Planned Modifications
Side ground effect curtains
Improved bed and cover (Major project)
Improved air dam (Minor project)
Blocking off air intakes with removable slats
Fender skirts (partial front/full rear)
Mooneyes on wheels
Cab-to-bed gap seal
2.23:1 gear ratio with seven-speed Spicer transmission (straight-through top gear)
Low rolling resistance tires
Zero camber/zero toe-in
 

 
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