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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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Hi I'm new to the site and I just got (last week) a new 2005 f350 diesel. I've got about 1000 miles on it all ready and am wondering what would be the first upgrade you would recomend. I would love to get a little better milage, I'm getting about 18 on the eway and 15 in the city and some more power is allways welcome.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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Your mileage is about in line with what I've been reading on the site. What are you going to be doing with the truck? towing ? If you are what size and weight.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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I'll be towing my boat (18' deep V) its only about 4000lbs fully riged but I'll be towing it about 130miles each time. I would say about 50% towing the boat and 50% just driving. I'm happy with the milage but I would not mind an emprovement. I guess I'm just finding out what's out there.
 

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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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Read around on the site to help make up your mind. Most are going with the Preditor or Superchips Microtuner. I went with SCMT. Either one is great. The best bang for your buck. Have had mine for 23000 miles and no problems.

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