2.93 MPG Increase
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2.93 MPG Increase
Hello. new to this forum.
Have read alot of pros and cons about electric fans and throttle body add on's.
Here's what has made the differance so far.
1996 F-250 4x4 auto trans 5.8 4.10 rear with air, stock exhaust (96,600 on the odometer)
Ditched the OEM clutch fan assembly, for a Permacool Cool pack (jegs "077119510)
Ditched the OEM throttle body, for a BKK Dual 56 MM (Jegs #01293501)
I've owned this vehicle since it was new, and could actually watch the gauge move with the constant 12.4 mpg I was getting. Now Im pleasantly surprised at the increase. (last computation 15.33)
Next upgrade Ford performance Headers, High Flow Cats, to true dual outs.
Cheers!!
Have read alot of pros and cons about electric fans and throttle body add on's.
Here's what has made the differance so far.
1996 F-250 4x4 auto trans 5.8 4.10 rear with air, stock exhaust (96,600 on the odometer)
Ditched the OEM clutch fan assembly, for a Permacool Cool pack (jegs "077119510)
Ditched the OEM throttle body, for a BKK Dual 56 MM (Jegs #01293501)
I've owned this vehicle since it was new, and could actually watch the gauge move with the constant 12.4 mpg I was getting. Now Im pleasantly surprised at the increase. (last computation 15.33)
Next upgrade Ford performance Headers, High Flow Cats, to true dual outs.
Cheers!!
Last edited by perky79411; Mar 17, 2006 at 07:23 PM.
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when i got out of the Corps I had a 86 Mustang GT Conv. we drove it home from camp Pendleton Ca. to Manchester Tn a rock solid 26.4 mpg and that was a 5.0 H.O. it had an A/C delete kit jegs bbk long tube headers bbk x pipe 2 1\2 '' flow master gt40 series ele perma cool fan, and a comp blaster intake plinum where and how did i get that good gas mpg help of tamrack tko t-56 6 spd and ford racing 355 gears it would run high 10's in the 1\4 and suck down more then a gal of fule going 121MPH or 26 miles when you are crusing the interstate at 65
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I'd be willing to bet that the upgrades cost more than the money saved from the mpg increase. Smart, regular maintenance seems to do the trick just fine.
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Your probably right, however I'm happy with the increase in mph. Pay everyday at the pump, or every 3 days.
Trying different aftermarket options keeps the creative juices flowing.
Anyway, I'd just wanted to share an experience with the group.
Your probably right, however I'm happy with the increase in mph. Pay everyday at the pump, or every 3 days.
Trying different aftermarket options keeps the creative juices flowing.
Anyway, I'd just wanted to share an experience with the group.
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Originally Posted by perky79411
Hello. new to this forum.
Have read alot of pros and cons about electric fans and throttle body add on's.
Ditched the OEM clutch fan assembly, for a Permacool Cool pack (jegs "077119510)
Have read alot of pros and cons about electric fans and throttle body add on's.
Ditched the OEM clutch fan assembly, for a Permacool Cool pack (jegs "077119510)
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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Don't expect much more than 15 MPG's AVG from any truck. I've been watching this forum for a few years now, and I don't think anyone can top that figure. Thousands of people have given theories on how to improve MPG's here, and there are some good tips and advice here, like the electric fans, but the same problem exists...how to move 4500 pounds down the road with the least amount of fuel ( and pass emissions, and keep it running right)
You may get 20 MPG's while on a long trip, unloaded, with the breeze at your back; but most trucks avg 12 to 14 MPG's when the trucks are used as daily drivers, i.e. short trips 10 to 20 miles, then cooled off, restarted and turned back home.
Be very careful when reporting your actual MPG's, the mileage per gallon is very dependent on the type of driving you are doing, short trips (less than 5 miles) will definetly lower your overall MPG's, but if you drive long distances and are facing less stop and go traffic you're likely to have good numbers.
You may get 20 MPG's while on a long trip, unloaded, with the breeze at your back; but most trucks avg 12 to 14 MPG's when the trucks are used as daily drivers, i.e. short trips 10 to 20 miles, then cooled off, restarted and turned back home.
Be very careful when reporting your actual MPG's, the mileage per gallon is very dependent on the type of driving you are doing, short trips (less than 5 miles) will definetly lower your overall MPG's, but if you drive long distances and are facing less stop and go traffic you're likely to have good numbers.
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Originally Posted by 924x2150
Don't expect much more than 15 MPG's AVG from any truck. I've been watching this forum for a few years now, and I don't think anyone can top that figure. Thousands of people have given theories on how to improve MPG's here, and there are some good tips and advice here, like the electric fans, but the same problem exists...how to move 4500 pounds down the road with the least amount of fuel ( and pass emissions, and keep it running right)
You may get 20 MPG's while on a long trip, unloaded, with the breeze at your back; but most trucks avg 12 to 14 MPG's when the trucks are used as daily drivers, i.e. short trips 10 to 20 miles, then cooled off, restarted and turned back home.
Be very careful when reporting your actual MPG's, the mileage per gallon is very dependent on the type of driving you are doing, short trips (less than 5 miles) will definitely lower your overall MPG's, but if you drive long distances and are facing less stop and go traffic you're likely to have good numbers.
You may get 20 MPG's while on a long trip, unloaded, with the breeze at your back; but most trucks avg 12 to 14 MPG's when the trucks are used as daily drivers, i.e. short trips 10 to 20 miles, then cooled off, restarted and turned back home.
Be very careful when reporting your actual MPG's, the mileage per gallon is very dependent on the type of driving you are doing, short trips (less than 5 miles) will definitely lower your overall MPG's, but if you drive long distances and are facing less stop and go traffic you're likely to have good numbers.
Mixed driving my 99 ford 4x4 (4.6 and 5 speed) and my 99 and 2000 Chevy's (5.3's and auto's) all get about 15. On the freeway they are all capable of 19-20mpg in the right conditions.
A few trucks might average a bit more, some a bit less. Heck even my old 98 s-10 zr2 would only do about 14 in town and 17 on the freeway.