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Old 02-11-2012, 09:39 PM
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Chip help!!

I get horrible mpgs and I am going to try a chip and see if it helps at all. I want a chip for economy but I would like a little more power too. Any suggestions
 
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Old 02-11-2012, 09:41 PM
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What is your current fuel economy?
 
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Old 02-11-2012, 10:04 PM
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10 driving nicely. I think I am undoing my Ebpv tomorrow. I think that is part of my problem
 
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Old 02-11-2012, 11:02 PM
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While your under the hood unplugging the ebpv, you should check all intake/turbo hoses make sure there are no boost leaks. Check your fuel filter to see if its clean. Also check your air filter.
 
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Old 02-11-2012, 11:05 PM
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What mods do you have? That mileage is low even for a stock truck.
 
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Old 02-11-2012, 11:18 PM
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You need to figure out what's wrong before you chip it. It may be cheaper than a chip too.
 
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Old 02-12-2012, 07:10 AM
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Ya, don't expect big increases from a chip. You definitely have something wrong, fix it first like said. Exhaust leaks, boost leaks, fuel leaks, brakes dragging, etc. Lots of things to look at.
 
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My mileage is 105 k now and I think the ebpv is stuck like another post suggested so I'll post once I figure out what effect that has. Thanks everyone for the help
 
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And the only mod is 3 in down pike to 4 inch pipe and a 4 inch lift with 315s
 
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