Well,
Looks like I get to be a test mule for the new Hamilton 178/208 fuel miser cam...... Can't wait!!!! Going to be putting it in myself. Maybe I will enjoy turning a wrench again. Been out of the buisness for over 11 years but still
have all my tools, etc. Hope my crappy knees hold out...LOL Already informed the wife that she may have to get her perty self a little dirty...LOL

 

Congrats!

Zac and I talked about testing this cam a month or so ago, but I just don't have the time to give him the testing it would need. It sounded like a great stick!

 

I hope it works awesome. We shall see. What's your specs on the colt cam?

 

I have the Stage 1, which is a 175/206.

 

Did you do the cam by itself after the turbo? Could you tell any difference in driveabilty?

 

I did the cam about a year before the turbo, so I ran it with the stock turbo.

The change was not huge, it did make the motor smoother and a little torqueier. The turbo did spool a bit quicker and certianly moved more air! I did pick up a little mileage.

I am pretty sure I would have noticed a bigger change with doing the turbo first and the cam second.

 

Subscribed.

 

Is your oil staying cleaner? LOL

 

Not visibly, but time will tell. I now have the cam/turbo to help with clean oil... Another UOA is due.

 

Well, the cam should be on it's way in the next couple of days. Work is a nightmare right now. So much to do......

 

The cam is called a fuel miser, okay, you have my attention.

What are the current numbers for the truck in re overall average mpg; long-term, and short-term; then broken out for type of driving? In other words, present baseline. In the same vein, will the truck be dyno'd before and after?

What is the projected use of the truck? Occasional RV hauler? (Sorry I can't remember; even though have often come across your other posts especially on A/C issues. Still only driving it 7500-miles/year?).

There are only a few drivetrain changes I might be willing to do on my truck, and this would be one of them. Knowing another mans percentage increase in mpg would be useful info.

Thanks for taking this on. Will be linking this thread to other truck owners I'm familiar with who've a similar interest in longest life at lowest cost.

 

Dang it, buddy... I'm starting to look at cams... it's not going to be this one, but...

Keep us updated.

 

I plan on doing a good job with the testing and trying to cover all the bases. My plan is to do the mileage testing at Interstate speeds at 75 MPH since I drive in 52 miles to work one way every day. This is where my mileage is weak. 60 mph back road driveing I get around 18-19. Interstate at that speed I am around 16-17 mpg. Not even going to get into pulling my trailer. There are too many variables to account for. I will get good numbers before I even consider doing the cam and then replicate the testing.

I haul a horse trailer with it. Truck and trailer empty are 17,500lbs. I do drive the truck on the weekends.

 

Ask Zach, Look at the 188/220 and you will need his springs due to ramp rates, etc. He can get you sorted out.

 

Yeah, I was looking at his requirements for springs. I have a set of Don's 92#...