55 MPG -- Are you serious?
On two separate tests, Jeff was able to achieve 55 mpg on the highway going from his shop to Macon, Georgia, and back. He said the trick was to be very light on the throttle, and to keep the boost below 3 pounds or so. The twin chargers kept EGT's under 600 degrees, and the 3.21 rear-end gears kept the engine poking along at about 1,300 rpm at 60 mph. Obviously, it is not practical to drive like you are old enough to be in a nursing home, but with a bit of effort, 35-40 mpg could be achieved with ease in mixed driving--assuming you kept your foot off the skinny pedal.
 A mammoth intercooler custom...  A mammoth intercooler custom made by Exotic Exhaust was used to keep EGTs down. |  A custom-mounted B&M floor...  A custom-mounted B&M floor shifter gives the truck more of a traditional "hot rod" feel. The fact that it can spin the rear tires at 70 mph also helps. |  A custom traction bar was...  A custom traction bar was made by Exotic Exhaust in order to keep the rearend from hopping around during Jeff's monster burnouts. |
 The front of the truck was...  The front of the truck was updated with Dodge Ram SRT-10 parts, which give it a clean, tough look. |  The most surprising thing...  The most surprising thing about this truck is the amount of factory parts used. |  Jeff's creation rolls around...  Jeff's creation rolls around on 22-inch Akuza Alloy wheels wrapped with Kumho rubber. |
 We're used to seeing 3/4-...  We're used to seeing 3/4- and 1-ton trucks, so we were surprised to learn that the rear roll pan and spoiler are stock 1/2-ton Dodge pieces. |  Trick ghost flames were applied...  Trick ghost flames were applied by Show and Pro Collision. |  The stock Cummins oil pan...  The stock Cummins oil pan interfered with the front suspension mounts, so Jeff whipped up this custom support brace. |