TUNERS and MPG
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TUNERS and MPG
what tuner is best not looking for the most HP/TQ
but better mileage towing and daily driving
just looking at 400.00 for a tuner that will get me 1 or 2 mpg will pay for itself in little time now a days ive been a little put off on the idea cuz the problems ive been hearing about but its got a few miles on it now.
thanks bob
03 F350 crewcab dually fx4 6.0L 55,000 NO PROBLEMS other than ball joints and needing a flash
but better mileage towing and daily driving
just looking at 400.00 for a tuner that will get me 1 or 2 mpg will pay for itself in little time now a days ive been a little put off on the idea cuz the problems ive been hearing about but its got a few miles on it now.
thanks bob
03 F350 crewcab dually fx4 6.0L 55,000 NO PROBLEMS other than ball joints and needing a flash
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i have an 04 and i have the edge juice on it and i love it, i have over 20,000 miles on the truck with the programmer in and no problems, i keep it on the 100hp power level all the time, and i get 20 mpg freeway turning 33's, it only gets better mileage on the highest level though. it was about 500.00 because i didnt get the attitude screen, with the screen its about 800.00
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thanks for the replies Guys
Was just seeing if i could get better and hopefully not worse mileage and i see alot of guys talking about the tuner stuff in what it did at the track well at the track i run the camaro NOT THE TRUCK
Iam W/D with MSD so i was looking at the supertuner iam very happy with the truck daily driving and also pulling the trailer its more a FUEL issue i was considering along with added power can live without a few horses and pounds if it was gonna cost me more in the tank
thank you much
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Was just seeing if i could get better and hopefully not worse mileage and i see alot of guys talking about the tuner stuff in what it did at the track well at the track i run the camaro NOT THE TRUCK
Iam W/D with MSD so i was looking at the supertuner iam very happy with the truck daily driving and also pulling the trailer its more a FUEL issue i was considering along with added power can live without a few horses and pounds if it was gonna cost me more in the tank
thank you much
bob
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You won't find a tuner that'll be a good bet for mpg gains. I've been looking forever, and every truck is different and every tuner is different.
I still think someone could make a pile of money if they could come up with the Miser Programmer that would gain 2-3mpg - I'd buy one.
I still think someone could make a pile of money if they could come up with the Miser Programmer that would gain 2-3mpg - I'd buy one.
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Originally Posted by FleetFilterBrian
You won't find a tuner that'll be a good bet for mpg gains. I've been looking forever, and every truck is different and every tuner is different.
I still think someone could make a pile of money if they could come up with the Miser Programmer that would gain 2-3mpg - I'd buy one.
I still think someone could make a pile of money if they could come up with the Miser Programmer that would gain 2-3mpg - I'd buy one.
The major caveat is the driver and their discipline level.
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in my 05 with 22k on it I placed a superchips tuner in it. I bought the tuner for the increase in MPG......stock i was averaging about 15.4 mpg for the first 3 weeks I had the tuner and playing with it a little bit in performance mode I increased to about 16.9-17.5 best I have now got the play out of it and set it in economy mode still waiting for a verdict there though.
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Ok another ? with using a superchip tuner or any other for that matter do i need or is it in my best interest to add 4 or 5 inch exhaust to use this tuner or not needed. again this is not for cruise the streets as much as towing.
and remember this is a 2003 F350 crewcab dually Fx4 5thwheel 48footer car trailer total trailer weight range 14,000-15,000 lbs
and remember this is a 2003 F350 crewcab dually Fx4 5thwheel 48footer car trailer total trailer weight range 14,000-15,000 lbs
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Originally Posted by superfast6.0
i have an 04 and i have the edge juice on it and i love it, i have over 20,000 miles on the truck with the programmer in and no problems, i keep it on the 100hp power level all the time, and i get 20 mpg freeway turning 33's, it only gets better mileage on the highest level though. it was about 500.00 because i didnt get the attitude screen, with the screen its about 800.00
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Originally Posted by BobsF350
Ok another ? with using a superchip tuner or any other for that matter do i need or is it in my best interest to add 4 or 5 inch exhaust to use this tuner or not needed. again this is not for cruise the streets as much as towing.
and remember this is a 2003 F350 crewcab dually Fx4 5thwheel 48footer car trailer total trailer weight range 14,000-15,000 lbs
and remember this is a 2003 F350 crewcab dually Fx4 5thwheel 48footer car trailer total trailer weight range 14,000-15,000 lbs
adding the larger exhaust in itself will help in HP increase and with a tuner it is a defintie advantage. the more it can breathe the better off all together you are. I only have the tuner and can see the results. I plan on adding the larger exhaust and air filters with time but for now the tuner is worth it. and very user friendly.
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