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90 messages, Last post on Sep 13, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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Replying to: bcbud (Oct 17, 2007 1:34 pm) Variable speed, speed varies from the engine RPM via a conventional CVT (mid-fifties Studebaker SC), or an electronically controlled Toyota HSD type CVT. With a positive displacement variable speed SC the throttle intake airflow metering plate/restriction is no longer needed.
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Not off-road but... Back when we owned Jeeps, an '85 and then a '92, we often resorted to the use of the Jeep's Part-time 4 wheel drive mode when the roadbed conditions became severe enough. But I don't know if we EVER used the low range 4X4 mode. If need be the Ridgeline could be easily and quite simply converted, modified, to have a reasonably robust part-time 4WD mode. Just supply a constant 12 volts to both rear axle drive clutches. Like any part time 4WD system you would NEVER want it be engaged on a non-slippery roadbed surface due to the possible damage arising from driveline binding or "wind-up". Now if it were just as simple to "uncouple the front drivelines. |
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 09, 2008 7:55 am) If Honda needs to beef up the Fridgeline drivetrain for their diesel, they can do so. If they need to detune the torque at low speeds, they can do that too. You can argue about whether or not a diesel will make economic sense, given the cost premium of the diesel engine and the cost premium of diesel fuel in the US versus the mileage premium of the diesel. Personally, I think the numbers don't work at the moment. But there's no question that Honda can engineer the truck to handle to torque of a turbo diesel if they want to.
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Replying to: nedzel (Apr 16, 2008 8:53 am) Looks as if maybe you missed my point. The Ridgeline is NOT small nor is it light, it is HEAVY and LARGE, can carry a HEAVY load and/or tow one. Were a turbo-diesel to be used it would have to be sized large enoug to provide the same level of engine responsiveness, passing performance, or at least close, on the highway as the current engine. So, absent SEVERELY derating the turbo-diesel acceleration performance, much, more of, the engine torque would need to be deverted to the rear (a good thing, a DAMN good thing IMMHO). My point was that the rear driveline would therefore, of necessaty, have to be "beefed up" On that last point we seem to agree.
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 18, 2008 9:09 am) this truck could look nicer imo |
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How about putting batteries in the existing tool box area of the Ridgeline in exchange for 28-29 mpg? that would be a great trade off imo If Chevy can make a hybrid out of the Suburban, then surely Honda can pull it off on the Ridgeline |
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 18, 2008 9:09 am) And I guess that I am STILL missing your point. Honda is going to make a major change in the drivetrain by adding a diesel engine option. So why do you think they won't engineer the rest of the drivetrain to work properly with the optional diesel engine?
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Replying to: nedzel (Apr 23, 2008 7:45 am) it won't save you anything at the pump in cost per gallon that's for sure. diesel has been over $4..00 per gallon in CA for quite a while |
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Apr 23, 2008 12:36 pm) |
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Apr 23, 2008 12:36 pm) it won't save you anything at the pump in cost per gallon that's for sure. Less fuel use. Much better drivability with low RPM power (torque). Increased longevity/durability. Increased driving range and fewer fill ups required. At 25% greater efficiency the diesel does save money when comparing $3.50 gas to $4.00 diesel, however, it is not just about saving money, it is about having a choice of what some believe is a superior engine and having choices.
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