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11-20-2017, 09:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Interesting....
What was the power of the TD over the stock non turbo?
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11-21-2017, 06:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Skydeck
Alameda
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 558
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Originally Posted by Magnet18
Turbo diesel and a 4 speed Allison... Plus smog exempt for the Californians... be interesting to see how long that one stays on the market!
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In case it's hard to find the video is at
I cannot believe how many Airstreams went up for sale overnight. Guess camping season is over.
-Randy
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11-21-2017, 07:28 AM
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
, Indiana
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by israndy
In case it's hard to find the video is at
I cannot believe how many Airstreams went up for sale overnight. Guess camping season is over.
-Randy
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Thanks, don't know why he didn't just link the vid
Does look nice, if tacky
Maybe he just has the displacement wrong?
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1983 Airstream 310 Class A Motorhome
-Rob
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11-21-2017, 11:26 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1969 31' Sovereign
1982 28' Airstream 280
Edmonton
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 190
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Be interesting to find out. It's larger then the typical diesel and 4sp that would be an amazing upgrade?!
Overall I do not feel that motorhome is worth $25000 based on past rigs. Unless y'all think a bigger diesel mated to an Allison is worth premium?
Body looks really nice one panel to massage out or just properly replace it.
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11-21-2017, 11:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Personally, as stated before, its awesome to see these rigs on the rise.
It will make people understand these rigs are valuable, and worth saving/investing in.
A Diesel MUST be more valuable than a gasser, and by my reckoning, buying a gasser, and putting $10k plus into a diesel conversion is money throw away until the 454 goes bang.
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11-21-2017, 04:05 PM
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
, Indiana
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,007
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1983 Airstream 310 Class A Motorhome
-Rob
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11-21-2017, 04:59 PM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyair
Interesting....
What was the power of the TD over the stock non turbo?
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220 hp versus 160 hp IIRC.
Okay it has an Allison, but definitely not stock.
Swillv8 Be interesting to find out. It's larger then the typical diesel and 4sp that would be an amazing upgrade?!
Most likely it has the stock 5.8L. Yes, with the Allison it is nice to have one more gear getting you up to speed; however the final gear ratio is the same as the 475, which is 1:1. One engine revolution equals 1 revolution of the output shaft of the transmission. It's not until you get into the Allison 5 and 6sp transmissions that you get overdrive final gearing.
Somebody put a lot of time, effort, or money into this coach.
Cheers
Tony
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11-22-2017, 02:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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Originally Posted by Isuzusweet
220 hp versus 160 hp IIRC.
Okay it has an Allison, but definitely not stock.
Swillv8 Be interesting to find out. It's larger then the typical diesel and 4sp that would be an amazing upgrade?!
Most likely it has the stock 5.8L. Yes, with the Allison it is nice to have one more gear getting you up to speed; however the final gear ratio is the same as the 475, which is 1:1. One engine revolution equals 1 revolution of the output shaft of the transmission. It's not until you get into the Allison 5 and 6sp transmissions that you get overdrive final gearing.
Somebody put a lot of time, effort, or money into this coach.
Cheers
Tony
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"Allison Envy", I like that. I like that a lot!!! thanks Steve
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11-22-2017, 03:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Much as I love and enjoy poking Tony, that one was not mine. I think it was Charlie.
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11-22-2017, 03:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Yup, it was Charlie! Nice one!
Admit it, with him and Bob, it’s a length thing....
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11-22-2017, 04:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 34' Classic S/O
2006 39' Land Yacht 396 XL
north blenheim
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Size matters, Regards, Bob
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11-22-2017, 04:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobmiller1
Size matters, Regards, Bob
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When we all have the same girth, I guess so...
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11-22-2017, 05:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 34' Classic S/O
2006 39' Land Yacht 396 XL
north blenheim
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,847
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LOL....I like that ! Regards, Bob
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11-22-2017, 09:06 PM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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What is this.....pick on Tony month? That's okay, I can take it.
Not Charlie (Spicestream) but Dan (Smartstream), another wisecracking Brit; I'm surrounded!
Easy on boys, them there are women mods on this forum that will shut this thread down if you keep this up.
As for Allison envy......I might just have that covered; and raise you a 7.8L. I'm working on it as we speak........
Cheers
Tony
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11-22-2017, 09:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Why should just this month be pick on Tony month?
I thought the season started in January!
I don’t understand what any admins could be upset about.... I only think about Airstreams....
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11-22-2017, 10:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Isuzusweet
What is this.....pick on Tony month? That's okay, I can take it.
Not Charlie (Spicestream) but Dan (Smartstream), another wisecracking Brit; I'm surrounded!
Cheers
Tony
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Easy Tony, not a Brit. My family was one of the first 50 that settled in Grande Royal. They were from France but today are known as Acadians or Acadie. We received royal treatment because of our name when we visited the area a few years back. My father was born in northern Alberta in the town of Athabasca. My mother on the other hand has origins in Naples, as in Italy.
While we are talking about size envy, remember I drive a smart. lol:
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11-23-2017, 04:50 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Sorry for misrepresentation Dan....it just brought back wonderful memories of a young lass I used to "date"...Allison Envy, 4th gear was amazing
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11-23-2017, 05:13 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 1,662
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mayco
"Allison Envy", I like that. I like that a lot!!! thanks Steve
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Those of us 36 foot long DP guys also enjoy an extra wide ratio!
Read it and weep! [emoji15]
First 3.49 : 1
Second 1.86 : 1
Third. 1.41 : 1
Fourth. 1 : 1
Fifth. .75. : 1
Sixth. .65 : 1
Think my differential is 3.53 : 1
http://jexler.s3.amazonaws.com/safar...60%20specs.pdf
The MD3060 Allison really impressed me on the first test drive. Spartan choose well on the EC2000 chassis. It’s performed flawlessly in the mountains or on the flats. They are very common in everything from school busses to garbage trucks. Very durable if serviced as recommended.
It’s a big beast but if I were considering a retrofit, I’d look into it.
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11-23-2017, 05:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 34' Classic S/O
2006 39' Land Yacht 396 XL
north blenheim
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,847
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Yeah, the MD3060 is by far one of the best transmissions ever built....I would consider a swap into the 370LE, but the electronics nightmare for the conversion would be overwhelming for me....I"m still going with the Detroit 8.2 L turbo/ Allison 645 swap. This set up has been bullet proof for me for 28 years in a work truck application. Regards, Bob
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11-23-2017, 10:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,942
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mayco
Sorry for misrepresentation Dan....it just brought back wonderful memories of a young lass I used to "date"...Allison Envy, 4th gear was amazing
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No problem Mike. My wife of 41 years is 1/2 Norwegian and 1/2 British so I guess some of it has rubbed off on me.
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