Blue on Blue
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:52 pm
New tow beast - on the water next weekend weather permiting.
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Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:42 pm
Nice. Probably gets better gas mileage on account of the color.
Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:42 pm
Not with all that heavy paint 
Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:09 pm
Maybe better gas mileage but it will definately be SLOWER 
Rick
Rick
Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 7:23 am
Slower 
See the license plate off center - that is for the turbo intercooler. The truck's power is definitely for someone more grown up than me
Now, how can I turbocharge the ETEC?
Forced induction vs large displacement - hmmmmm
See the license plate off center - that is for the turbo intercooler. The truck's power is definitely for someone more grown up than me
Now, how can I turbocharge the ETEC?
Forced induction vs large displacement - hmmmmmRe: Blue on Blue
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 7:50 am
Sharp looking setup you have, the newer fords look pretty damn awesome.
Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 9:09 am
Great looking set up . I wish I had your truck and trailer...I already have a beautiful blue hull.
Q1
Q1
Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 9:55 am
Hey Q1,
It looks like your beautiful big blue hull boat is backing your little tiny car down the launch ramp
Is that you jumping on the bow to rescue the big boat, or the little car?
It looks like your beautiful big blue hull boat is backing your little tiny car down the launch ramp
Is that you jumping on the bow to rescue the big boat, or the little car?
Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 7:48 pm
Excellent choice RobertB! 
Nice colour match, too. Makes me green.
Direct injection and turbo charging have been around for some time now, but previous incarnations have traded off power and fuel efficiency in exchange for low emissions, not to mention a number of technical flaws, such as turbo lag.
The latest generation of technologies (twin-turbo – smaller displacement, direct injection like the Eco-boost, which I assume you have) is significant because it extracts the best performance and emissions figures without these sacrifices and trade-offs. And not to mention gobs of torque! (over 400 ft-lbs, IIRC).
Now you own two historically significant milestones in engine technology, one under the hood, the other at the back of the boat.
I’m going to guess that it didn’t just happen that way and that it’s because you did your homework?
-Brian.
Nice colour match, too. Makes me green.
Direct injection and turbo charging have been around for some time now, but previous incarnations have traded off power and fuel efficiency in exchange for low emissions, not to mention a number of technical flaws, such as turbo lag.
The latest generation of technologies (twin-turbo – smaller displacement, direct injection like the Eco-boost, which I assume you have) is significant because it extracts the best performance and emissions figures without these sacrifices and trade-offs. And not to mention gobs of torque! (over 400 ft-lbs, IIRC).
Now you own two historically significant milestones in engine technology, one under the hood, the other at the back of the boat.
I’m going to guess that it didn’t just happen that way and that it’s because you did your homework?
-Brian.
Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 6:22 am
Aerocharger builds a turbo for BRP E-tec 800cc snowmobiles turning 8,200 rpm, 8-10# boost. Boondocker has a nytros 30 hp kit for the E-tec as well. XD-100 oil, highy recommended
Bob
Bob
Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 3:47 pm
Very nice tow beast. As an F150 owner myself, I have to compliment you on your impeckable taste in vehicles. Nice color too
Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 8:21 am
That's a sharp looking setup. I'm envious.
Gotta do something about those trailer wheels, though. If not nifty aluminium jobbies to match the tow beast, at least new galvanized wheels.
(Just having a little fun, spending your money )
Gotta do something about those trailer wheels, though. If not nifty aluminium jobbies to match the tow beast, at least new galvanized wheels.
(Just having a little fun, spending your money
)Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 8:23 am
Or could get them powder-coated with matching blue accents...tkanzler wrote:Gotta do something about those trailer wheels, though. If not nifty aluminium jobbies to match the tow beast, at least new galvanized wheels.
Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 10:31 am
What - no comments how white wheels go faster?tkanzler wrote:Gotta do something about those trailer wheels, though. If not nifty aluminium jobbies to match the tow beast, at least new galvanized wheels.
Re: Blue on Blue
Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 7:25 pm