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I'm scared of this question, but what are the drag numbers on an '02 Ranger?

Anyone know of a site I can get to to compare different vehicle numbers?

According to the website (http://www.ford-trucks.com/specs/2001_ranger_1.html), the 01 Ranger has a Cd of 0.49.

According to the website (http://www.ford-trucks.com/specs/2001_ranger_1.html), the 01 Ranger has a Cd of 0.49.

Many thanks!

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What is the cheapest/easiest way to improve this on my truck (<$300)?

Build something that looks like this:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/commercially-produced-aerodynamic-pickup-bed-cap-583.html

Have you done the basics such as max air in tires, synthetic oil, fresh oil in rear end and transmission, fresh tune, air cleaner and the very necessary Scangauge? I would spend money there first and then go to other mods as needed. Slowhands can max mileage in a Ranger and I'm sure he will chime in.


Many thanks!

My next question...

What is the cheapest/easiest way to improve this on my truck (<$300)?

Have you done the basics such as max air in tires, synthetic oil, fresh oil in rear end and transmission, fresh tune, air cleaner and the very necessary Scangauge? I would spend money there first and then go to other mods as needed. Slowhands can max mileage in a Ranger and I'm sure he will chime in.

Doing everything I can right now. This was specifically about the drag coefficient.

And the Scanguage will be a purchase very soon.

The cheapest and simplest aeromod that noticably reduces Cd is a grill block. Beyond that an aerodynamic bed cover and an air dam or underbody panelling are good at reducing Cd. It you want to go all out, take a look at Phil Knox's Toyota T-100, at the following link for additional ideas.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/phil-knox-fleet-34-years-aeromodding-1280.html

so the consensus is that my truck bed cap (typical one you see, nothing custom) is better than having an open bed?

the thing weights about 150 pounds, but i figure the saved wind resistance outweighs the added weight. Or does it? I would love to see a weight/wind resistance graph. since its better to roll the windows up over ~35mpg, should i take my truck cap off if im driving around town, and put it on for extended hwy trips?

info: 93 Ranger 2wd 3L v6, bed cap and yakima rack; averaging 16-17mpg with basic hypermiling techniques.

let me know what you think.

David