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Unread 07-04-2003, 15:04
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Re: Re: tanks!!

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Originally posted by M. Krass
Unfortunately, it may not necessarily be as simple as increasing the amount of fuel, though that it the most obvious solution.

To do things efficiently, it's a matter of balancing fuel economy with fuel consumption. You could use one of those small RC Gas engines, but their consider how much fuel you'd have to carry on board to make the entire trip. I doubt that engine is capable of moving the weight of the necessary fuel over that distance, nevermind everything else.

Also, keeping something from breaking itself while operating in harsh conditions over ten hours is a mechanical issue. It's not a cake walk for the design of the vehicle itself, either.
An RC engine is capable of propelling an RC at those speeds but not much else. If you are talking about RC Nitro engines nitro fuel is very expensive at about $20 per gallon.

I think the ideal vehicle for this project would be a 1970's Bronco, a K5 Blazer, a 1980's Ford F-250 4x4, or a Jeep Cherokee 4x4. There is one problem I just thought of. The eaisiest way would be to have an automatic tranny however most trucks and SUV's with auto have column shifters.

But, the Jeep Cherokee has a nice center console sliding shifter just like a car. I think this would be the ideal budget vehicle. It is solid axle 4x4, auto, and has a 4.0 I 6. Not to mention it is very easy to work on. Many suspension performance enhancing aftermarket parts are readily available. You could even use a newer one with a car computer to monitor engine systems.

Perhaps even a diesel engine for increased reliability.
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