2.93 MPG Increase
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My '92 F150 SuperCab, 5.8L, 4x4, E4OD, with 207,679 miles, gets around 12 or so MPG in day to day mixed freeway and city driving. The previous owner said he got around 14 MPG, and that could be because he drove more on the freeways than I can during my day to day driving.
That is a whole lot better than my old 1959 F250 2x with a 292 V8 and a granny low 4 speed, which got 8 MPG, uphill, downhill, head wind, tail wind, loaded or unloaded. At that time gas prices were not too much worry, so I just drove it.
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That is a whole lot better than my old 1959 F250 2x with a 292 V8 and a granny low 4 speed, which got 8 MPG, uphill, downhill, head wind, tail wind, loaded or unloaded. At that time gas prices were not too much worry, so I just drove it.
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From: Aurora,Colorado
That is a whole lot better than my old 1959 F250 2x with a 292 V8 and a granny low 4 speed, which got 8 MPG, uphill, downhill, head wind, tail wind, loaded or unloaded. At that time gas prices were not too much worry, so I just drove it.
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That poor 59 F250 though had 4.56 gears in the rear axle and no overdrive--- it was lower geared than today's trucks .
It is surprising that today's trucks cant get better gas mileage--but then---today's trucks are a lot heavier than these 87-96 F150s and have more horsepower and torque.
And I dont understand why these F150s dont get better mileage--my 4.10LS, M5R2, 5.0 F150 4x4's worst MPG is 16 MPG--and that is when I have to use the low BTU winter gas in the Denver area and when driving stop-go in the big city.
Good use of a manual transmission by the driver is a big factor in what a given drivetrain can deliver in MPG. I have always been able to better the EPA CITY or HWY fuel ratings by at least 10 or 15 percent in any vehicle--Honda Civic to F150.
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That poor 59 F250 though had 4.56 gears in the rear axle and no overdrive--- it was lower geared than today's trucks .
It is surprising that today's trucks cant get better gas mileage--but then---today's trucks are a lot heavier than these 87-96 F150s and have more horsepower and torque.
And I dont understand why these F150s dont get better mileage--my 4.10LS, M5R2, 5.0 F150 4x4's worst MPG is 16 MPG--and that is when I have to use the low BTU winter gas in the Denver area and when driving stop-go in the big city.
Good use of a manual transmission by the driver is a big factor in what a given drivetrain can deliver in MPG. I have always been able to better the EPA CITY or HWY fuel ratings by at least 10 or 15 percent in any vehicle--Honda Civic to F150.
Last edited by phoneman91; Mar 19, 2006 at 05:02 PM.
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From: Bellville TX. Wof Houston
I HAd an 88 Ranger that I did the upgrade on the TB and I got a 2 to 3 MPH increase and On my OLD board FORD ranger.com I really got hammered...
No one ANd I mean Noone belived me.......
I now have a 93 f150 and plan on doing the upgrades that you have done and cant wait tp post the results...
Thanks for posting
No one ANd I mean Noone belived me.......
I now have a 93 f150 and plan on doing the upgrades that you have done and cant wait tp post the results...
Thanks for posting
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Wow, did I open a bag of worms or what?
Another noticable difference in the electric fan setup besides the decrease in gas consumption, is the lack of engine braking. I'm guessing that engine braking consumes gas also. Someone chime in here on this one.
Another noticable difference in the electric fan setup besides the decrease in gas consumption, is the lack of engine braking. I'm guessing that engine braking consumes gas also. Someone chime in here on this one.
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Originally Posted by 460Kirk
Interested in your findings. I wanted to do the electric fan switch out myself to take advantage of the HP and mileage improvement but was hearing they don't provide enough airflow when towing. The Flex-a-lite #295 set-up only moved 4500cfm. Had basically given up on the idea since I have a 2600# camper and tow a small boat or utility trailer with quads. Great to see the Perma-cool 19510 has the 5900cfm. I might have to reconsider.
Have you done any heavy towing with this set-up?
How'd it work out?
Any feedback for a fellow enthusiast would be great.
Have you done any heavy towing with this set-up?
How'd it work out?
Any feedback for a fellow enthusiast would be great.
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From: Surrey, BC Canada
Originally Posted by vman
I wanted to try that fan kit but theres no way I'm shelling out $500.
I did speak with a tech a Perma-cool about a statement on the Summit page for their fans that stated it wasn't to be used in HD towing apps. His comment was they had included that for those who would over gross there trucks towing capability with a too heavy load. Towing within the mfgrs limits the fans work very well and will provide more than enough cfm to keep things cool.
Sounds great and all, but $500 - not convinced yet.
Currently waiting for my Thorley Tri-Ys to show up. We'll see what gains come from them first. Keep the info coming in though.
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From: Bertha Minnesota
Gas mileage bla bla bla. People these are trucks. There made to haul or pull or both. If you're worryed about mileage buy a cheap little car. I use my trucks on the farm and maybe on the weekends and once in a while to work. Otherwise i drive my car. 22-25 is a lot better than the 10 i get with my truck.
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From: brimfield township,OH
well,I drive my taurus every day.I just happen to like my truck alot better.It also rides alot better.I guess I'll just start saving money for gas for the summer.I can't look down into cars with scantily clad women in a car,lol.