you have bugs??

 

Sounds cool bchunter. You got to love that grin when you step on the pedal and feel the power!

 

So I just did a short trip with it (~250 kms) and I got 19 mpg. That is way better then the 16 I was getting before and the truck never had to work. I pulled all the big hills in 5th. It was a good day to test it as there was no wind so I got a good reading. I will post the exact numbers later as I left the gas receipt at the office. I also towed my travel trailer the other day (6000 lbs) and it towed great.

The only bug is that when it is warm and has sat for a while (1 to 2 hours) she is a pain to start. She keeps turning over and I eventually have to tap the gas to get it to fire up. I will take it in at the end of next week after I drive it some more and see if it goes away with time. The only other ones that I have are mosquitos and the black flys will be here soon

Sorry for the quick post, but I have desert and coffee waiting. I will post more later. Have a great evening y'all.

 

jeepers thats good mileage for a lifted truck!!

 

19 mpg isnt that bad at all, especially when you look at the huge power increase you have now.

 

That is what I was thinking. I didn't think that the grin on my face could get any bigger. Here are the numbers:

252 kms on 30.67 litres = 12.17 L / 100 km, 19.47 mpg

The day was perfect with no wind or rain, and I did the limit the whole time. Granted I knew I was going for milage so I drove accordingly. I am going on a fishing trip this weekend with the boat, so I am so looking forward to hauling it and seeing how it tows on a long haul.

 

I bet you cant wait to see how it 4x4's too!

 

A big 10-4 on that one. I also can't wait to pull out trees with it.

 

Yeah, there is lots of testing to be done hey

 

The list is extensive

 

All part of the fun though!

 

I love driving it now. I loved it before, but now it is even cooler. I pulled my boat with it this weekend, the truck never even felt it. I could actually gun it to get through a yellow light this morning and actually felt the front of the truck come up as the hp was transfered to the rear rubber. I like that feeling. I also like that my truck sounds like my boat.

 

quit bragging...

 

not bragging, just sharing my new found smiles with my online friends

 

Thats awesome, Im glad to hear your happy with it!

Have you got most of the bugs worked out?