Vans that get good MPG?

Eli

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Are Volkswagen microbusses pretty much the only option?

Are there any Chevy/Dodge/Ford vans that get decent MPG?

Probably none of the V8 models.. lol
 

Eli

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Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo
uh oh :eek:

is eli a daddy? :shocked:
LMFAO!!! You would think that.

No. :p

I've just been thinking it would be cool to have a van. You could make the inside so badass.
 

Feldenak

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Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo
uh oh :eek:

is eli a daddy? :shocked:
LMFAO!!! You would think that.

No. :p

I've just been thinking it would be cool to have a van. You could make the inside so badass.

Orgy wagon!
 

Eli

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Originally posted by: Feldenak
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo
uh oh :eek:

is eli a daddy? :shocked:
LMFAO!!! You would think that.

No. :p

I've just been thinking it would be cool to have a van. You could make the inside so badass.

Orgy wagon!
:D

Over 20MPG highway would be nice.
 

MikeMike

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buy a full size van.

somehow swap in an SBC with a manual tranny... and bingo, you have fun van, decent mileage, and fast :D
 

DougK62

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The newer VW buses are kinda cool.

Many minivans will get over 20 on the highway, if that's what you want.

 

OVerLoRDI

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Yeah finding a van with over 20 mpg on the freeway wont be hard, but getting decent mileage in town will suck. I have a 94 Plymouth Grand Voyager, gets about 13-14 in town and about 24-25 on the freeway. Vans get decent mileage once they get moving...
 

funboy6942

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Here is a nice place that with give you the MPG on almost anything on the road with wheels.

I would suggest looking into a older Chevy van if you want full size and in some cases because of the weight with a full size you will get better MPG with a V8 and longer life because the tiny 4.3 v6 isnt having to push around all that weight. Look up a 88 (I did 88 because of the OD trans in my 88 Firebird with a 305 V8 at 70mph Im running at 1700 rpm and is rated at 26 mpg) They would use this same trans in that year and later so you will be looking at anywhere from 15-24 Highway. I didnt look up anything really newer then a 94 so it may get better the newer it goes but it is a start.

And yes vans are awesume. You can litterally do anything in your van from a kick but A/V system, to a water bed, to making babies in it and actually using it for hauling your new family around in it because you just had to own a hotel on wheels.

And right Idea going with a Chevy I see. They can be fitted with godly ammounts of aftermarket parts, parts are a dime a dozen, and IMO can really be pimped out in and out and look tits.

OH and what ever full size you get get the high top version. It gives you more room, tvs will fit in better, and most have windows on top for get moon light views coming in when you and the old lady are making babies ;)
 

Eli

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Originally posted by: funboy42
Here is a nice place that with give you the MPG on almost anything on the road with wheels.

I would suggest looking into a older Chevy van if you want full size and in some cases because of the weight with a full size you will get better MPG with a V8 and longer life because the tiny 4.3 v6 isnt having to push around all that weight. Look up a 88 (I did 88 because of the OD trans in my 88 Firebird with a 305 V8 at 70mph Im running at 1700 rpm and is rated at 26 mpg) They would use this same trans in that year and later so you will be looking at anywhere from 15-24 Highway. I didnt look up anything really newer then a 94 so it may get better the newer it goes but it is a start.

And yes vans are awesume. You can litterally do anything in your van from a kick but A/V system, to a water bed, to making babies in it and actually using it for hauling your new family around in it because you just had to own a hotel on wheels.

And right Idea going with a Chevy I see. They can be fitted with godly ammounts of aftermarket parts, parts are a dime a dozen, and IMO can really be pimped out in and out and look tits.

OH and what ever full size you get get the high top version. It gives you more room, tvs will fit in better, and most have windows on top for get moon light views coming in when you and the old lady are making babies ;)
Yeah. I'd like to think a Dodge/Ford van would do it, but meh.. I'd much rather have a Chevy.

Hmmmm...

I wonder if the 6.2L Diesel engines are candidates for biodiesel conversion.

Now THAT would be badass!
 

mercanucaribe

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From what I hear, VW vans do not get good gas mileage. Give up on the good mileage and buy a truck based van that you can lift and put big off road tires on. Not only will you be able to travel America, sleeping in the pimped out interior, but you will be able to do it a lot more places. Expedition van FTW!

Edit: And bring scooters along.

Edit again: Make sure it's one of the ones with solid axles or else everything will be a lot more difficult.
 

nakedfrog

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Originally posted by: EliYeah. I'd like to think a Dodge/Ford van would do it, but meh.. I'd much rather have a Chevy.

Hmmmm...

I wonder if the 6.2L Diesel engines are candidates for biodiesel conversion.

Now THAT would be badass!

I wasn't aware there as any conversion necessary for the engine to run on biodiesel. I thought you just had to make the fuel. Or are you talking about running straight off used fast food oil? Because I know that takes conversion.
 

Eli

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Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: EliYeah. I'd like to think a Dodge/Ford van would do it, but meh.. I'd much rather have a Chevy.

Hmmmm...

I wonder if the 6.2L Diesel engines are candidates for biodiesel conversion.

Now THAT would be badass!

I wasn't aware there as any conversion necessary for the engine to run on biodiesel. I thought you just had to make the fuel. Or are you talking about running straight off used fast food oil? Because I know that takes conversion.
Yes, used cooking oil.

If it's the right type of Diesel engine, the only real "conversion" necessary is the cooking oil support system, ie: heated fuel tank due to the viscous nature of cooking oil and some other stuff.
 

nakedfrog

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Originally posted by: Eli
Yes, used cooking oil.

If it's the right type of Diesel engine, the only real "conversion" necessary is the cooking oil support system, ie: heated fuel tank due to the viscous nature of cooking oil and some other stuff.

That's different than biodiesel, though, isn't it? IIRC, biodiesel can be used in basically any diesel engine.
 

Eli

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Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Originally posted by: Eli
Yes, used cooking oil.

If it's the right type of Diesel engine, the only real "conversion" necessary is the cooking oil support system, ie: heated fuel tank due to the viscous nature of cooking oil and some other stuff.

That's different than biodiesel, though, isn't it? IIRC, biodiesel can be used in basically any diesel engine.
Nope, used cooking oil is biodiesel.

Anything that can be run in a diesel engine that comes from plants is biodiesel. :) There is either Waste Vegetable Oils(WVO) or Straight Vegetable Oils(SVO).

Yeah, it can be run in pretty much any diesel engine, altho I'm sure there are some exceptions. The only real issue is that most diesel alternatives are more viscous than diesel, especially at lower temperatures.. so need appropriate support systems. Generally how it works is that you run on regular diesel until the engine and biofuel tank are warmed up, then you can switch.
 

drnickriviera

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I think you're mistaken there. Biodiesel is processed fuel. People that use oil call it SVO/WVO (straight vegie oil/waste vegie oil) not biodiesel. I'm working on my biodiesel reactor right now and have not seen anyone call SVO/WVO biodiesel.

If you want a real party wagon, get a Sprinter. You'll pay 25-30k though.