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Re: 72-79 truck racers, air flow ?
[Re: 68dodge]
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12/04/16 11:11 AM
12/04/16 11:11 AM
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1967dartgt
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I would assume a hard flat cover would be best. But make it light so the gain you get from aerodynamics is not lost to weight. Next best would be tailgate off because you are removing weight from truck.
Last edited by 1967dartgt; 12/04/16 11:13 AM.
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Re: 72-79 truck racers, air flow ?
[Re: 68dodge]
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12/04/16 11:27 AM
12/04/16 11:27 AM
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I've made numerous back to back passes with tailgate on, tailgate off...no diff. Trucks can use the extra weight anyway, at least my Dakota can, I have a 58 lb lead brick bolted in the back as it is. I'm curious about a flush bed covering helping with ET.
2001 Dodge Dakota 408 All Motor 11.27 @ 117.83 mph 2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.
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Re: 72-79 truck racers, air flow ?
[Re: 68dodge]
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12/04/16 03:13 PM
12/04/16 03:13 PM
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1967dartgt
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My Dakota was faster with tail gate off. Less weight is what I assumed. But I also had a soft tonneau cover on it and left it on with gate off.
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