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I agree, pretty hard to compare two different types of vehicles, and really for a comparison you would need to compare the specific model of each.
A Prius and a Enzo are both cars, but costs are vastly different. Same for trucks, they range from mini-trucks (and mini-vans) to much larger multi wheel drive vehicles, but I believe you would likely limit the upper end to a 1-ton four wheel drive?In general newer cars and trucks are both very reliable. Trucks are normally heavier and use more fuel. Maintenance will depend on the specific models, but newer vehicles usually just need regular oil changes, a brake change and tires until the mileage starts getting around 100,000 miles.
For winter driving, get some good snow tires. They will make a big difference. A higher clearance and all-wheel drive vehicle may be needed if going through deep snow. If you need to haul large stuff, or pull a trailer then you would want a truck or larger SUV. Because trucks are usually larger they can be difficult to park in tight parking spaces.
Depending on your needs there are many all wheel drive vehicles like the smaller Subaru cars, small SUVs like the Rav4, mid size SUVs and all wheel drive mini-vans, and then the large size SUVs.
Is this for stock tire size, or larger wheels?
The tire size must be known as it directly effects the MPH per RPM.
Does the car have a AOD or 4R70W transmission? The gear ratios are quite different.Generally a 26-27″ tall tire, the 3.55:1 ratio is good for street use and 3.73:1 would be good for dual purpose street and track.
If you have larger tires, you would want to start with the 3.73:1 gears.Here is one of several calculators that will show engine RPM at speeds for different tire sizes and gear ratios:
http://www.wallaceracing.com/gear-speed.phpSounds like you need the CR94 style converter?
Google search shows advance auto parts has them for $121 + $50 core charge?
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/pro-king-automatic-transmission-remanufactured-torque-converter-cr94/20150270-P?zoneAssigned=1&prefZC=80013#fragment-2Where are you looking?
There are several depending on:
#1. Lock-up or Non-Lockup
#2. Engine and year
#3. ApplicationHere is a link to the Transtar torque converter catalog:
http://marketing.transtar1.com/acton/media/18758/torque-converter-catalog-2[quote=”Commodore665″ post=170106]I wonder how many of Tesla’s self drive cars have crashed , compared to the crashes down to human error .
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I think the sample size of self driving cars is still too small to compute the statistics?
On the tesla/truck accident, I read that the radar sensors were too low to sense the tall truck trailer? If that is true, then I think it would be a design flaw if they can no detect to at least the cars height to go under? If the sensor did detect the trailer, but the software ignored it, then there software had issues.
As I mentioned, replacing the setup bearing with the actual pressed on pinion bearing changed the pinion depth slightly, and in-turn caused the backlash to tighten up.
Good job on the videos, keep then coming.
I think self driving cars will be common in the future and the technology will be much better than the average human driver, but It seems the manufactures are relying on the human driver as the backup system.
Regulations are a tricky subject. The manufactures usually like them because if the vehicle meets a “regulation” that can claim the system is “good enough” to prevent potential lawsuits, and may result in a less expensive and robust system that might have been developed otherwise.Learning is learning. A school program will get you up to speed quicker, and you can get certs that will help with getting a job.
If your doing/learning it yourself, try to find a mentor or someone that can help you. You will have to research the repairs, but it is a lot easier now with the internet, although be careful as some info out on the internet can be wrong. A Factory Service Manual (FSM) is usually the best reference, unless there are Technical Service Bulletins (TSB’s) that specify changes to the FSM. For general automotive knowledge, find a technical school class book(s) and learn the fundamentals.Google forums for that specific truck model, and I’m sure you will find info that will help.
On my ’05 Ram with the Cummins, I had an EDGE Juice /w attitude that worked good. It actually did not re-program the stock computer, it monitored and modified the stock computer signals to the injectors. That was back in 2005. There are newer programmers that claim to be better now, so if I was looking, I would start searching the diesel truck forums.The hard/expensive thing is taking an old inexpensive car (30+ years old) and trying to make it do everything great.
Many new performance car can do this, but they have had hundreds of millions spent on development.
If you want to build a car for a specific type of racing, or event, than plan the build and budget for that. Otherwise you usually end up with so many compromises, the car does not do anything great.I always though a good blast of chlorine gas would do the trick and not mess up the car, unless the thief vomits all over it.
Here is a few notes that make this job easier.
1. Save all the old bearings and races so you can make drivers for the new ones.
2. Clam shell style bearing remover will pull the bearings off without damage (most of the time.)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Differential-Axle-CARRIER-PINION-BEARING-PULLER-/351767966077?hash=item51e701317d:m:mGmoVfquXK1mo40rbZEhckA&item=351767966077&vxp=mtr
3. Chill the diff and warm the ring gear, and it usually drops into place so you don’t need to press it on.
4. Setup bearings will get you close, but because the inner bearing race expands slightly when pressed on, the pre-load will be tighter than with the setup bearings.
5. I found these $29 Raytech pinion depth gauges work good and are easy to use (compared to the universal dial indicator pinion depth gauge setup.)
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rat-10006/overview/make/ford
6. You can get crush sleeve eliminator kits (a solid spacer and shims) which is re-useable.Can’t help with the glass.
Any photos of the truck? I had a 1984 Ram 50 4×4 Prospector 2.6L with 5-speed. It was a great truck.[quote=”BubbaGarage” post=169121][quote=”451Mopar” post=169050]I love the Time-Serts, a bit spendy, but work great when you need a thread repair that is very strong and needs to seal also.
The initial kit is expensive, but the inserts are not too bad in price, about $10 each.
I have been getting them from mechanicstoolsandbits.com:
http://www.mechanicstoolsandbits.com/manufacturer-kits-ford-kits-c-21_34_46.html%5B/quote%5D
Are you suggesting at kit from link or just a goox source for insterts?[/quote]
I have bought kits from mechanicstoolsandbits.com, and also the replacement inserts.
The kit comes with drill, tap, countersink, install tool, and a few inserts.
When you run out of the supplied inserts you don’t need a new “kit”, just more inserts.
For the regular bolt type inserts (not sparkplug inserts), you can get then in carbon steel or stainless and in several lengths.
Make sure to read the instructions, or watch the videos. They lock into place by forming the bottom few threads with the install tool. If you just spin them in like a Heli-coil and do not form the last few threads with the install tool, they may back out when un-screwing the bolt.I use the Time-sert inserts on engine block bolt holes where the holes are open to the coolant or oil and the bolt threads need to seal, or where I need extra strength like rocker shaft hold down bolts. I still use the Heli-coils in other applications because they are less expensive.
I think this P/N 5553 kit is $433.84 on Amazon and I think that might be from mechanicstoolsandbits.com?
More info:
http://www.timesert.com/html/ford_sparkplug_faq.htmlNo, nothing like that, just car alarms with pagers and GPS tracking.
Usually video is setup outside the vehicle to see who/what is around the vehicle, and maybe catch their license plate number.
I have the older Viper 5706V with LCD 2-way pager (1-mile range). They have even fancier versions, and you can add various sensors, modules, backup battery, and such. These usually need to be professionally installed as they come with minimal instructions and may need to be programmed for some of the options.