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Mar 15, 2017 | 04:49 PM

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freightlinerfordlove

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My work truck is a V10 powered F-450. Over 139,000 miles my average is 6.9 mpg. For reference the Duramax powered 4500 it replaced averaged 8.5 mpg

That sounds Terrible I found out if I put the Whipple Supercharger on there I can add Power, Torque, and save MPG. But how do you like it like how does it drive and handle Loads

Mar 16, 2017 | 01:35 AM

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Mar 16, 2017 | 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by freightlinerfordlove

That sounds Terrible I found out if I put the Whipple Supercharger on there I can add Power, Torque, and save MPG. But how do you like it like how does it drive and handle Loads

Remember on the mpgs that you are looking at a truck that will be close to 10k lbs empty. Even with a 6.7 breaking double digit mileage will be a struggle. It has been a great truck. It has plenty of power if you let it rev. It has also been very reliable. Since it was put in service in Jan 2011 it has been down for repairs (not maintence) a total of one day. This was for a plug change and front end work.

Mar 16, 2017 | 10:46 AM

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For reference, I got 7.91 MPG over 2400 miles out of my F350 SRW pulling a 12k+ enclosed gooseneck from the western side of WY to FL. It averages 15 unloaded highway, around 12 city. It takes more revs than a diesel, but moves the loads with no problem.

Mar 16, 2017 | 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by freightlinerfordlove

I just wanna know something simple that's all because I was thinking of doing tuning on the Engine like an Aluminum Block and Maybe the Whipple Supercharger as well since the HP Rating is just **** Poor, or just getting the 6.7L V8 TurboDiesel Setup and I would still do some tuning on the that engine as well

What you are asking is NOT simple if you want an accurate answer. There are too many variables and you're all over the map.

The SIMPLE answer is to expect mid to high single digits depending on how YOU use the vehicle at any particular time. Can't get any simpler than that.

Good luck!

Mar 16, 2017 | 02:26 PM

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KellyfromVA

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Add this list to the most common occurrences in life (except #3 and #4 that occur about once a month):

1. Death
2. Taxes
3. Discussion Board Oil Threads
4. Which is Better, Gas or Diesel?
5. Can I make my V10 fuel economy better?

Mar 17, 2017 | 08:26 AM

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It will be used for Towing Compact Cars, other Pickups of Different Weights, some Police Cars and Vans, Semi Tractor Trailers with Dollies, and Rvs.

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Mar 17, 2017 | 08:50 AM

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If you are concerned about fuel consumption don't get the V10 or any gas truck for that matter they just don't compare in mpg. Not to say gas trucks are not good, each has it's own pros and cons.