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I have a 02 psd 1 ton crew cab 4x4 I have the superchips programmer gauges 4inch straight through exhaust 295/75/16 bfg a/t's I currently get 16 to 17 mpg empty I have a 8500lb fifth wheel when towing I get 9 or 10 mpg and run about 1000-1100 egt pre turbo in tow safe mode. I thought maybe a intake would do a hair better on mpg Im okay with the egt what do you guys think
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Originally Posted by hedhntr
I have a 02 psd 1 ton crew cab 4x4 I have the superchips programmer gauges 4inch straight through exhaust 295/75/16 bfg a/t's I currently get 16 to 17 mpg empty I have a 8500lb fifth wheel when towing I get 9 or 10 mpg and run about 1000-1100 egt pre turbo in tow safe mode. I thought maybe a intake would do a hair better on mpg Im okay with the egt what do you guys think
Curious to what speed you tow your trailer at, and if it has a full walk above the bed. I get less mpgs empty and more mpg towing. Usually get shy of 12 mpg towing, mine is a 28' 5ther with walk around queen bed up front, really tall, dry weight is 9500lbs, loaded up, I think it is closer to 12K but haven't actually weighed it. I usually go about 60-65 depending on what the semis are going, mainly to stay in flow with them.
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Originally Posted by hedhntr
I have a 02 psd 1 ton crew cab 4x4 I have the superchips programmer gauges 4inch straight through exhaust 295/75/16 bfg a/t's I currently get 16 to 17 mpg empty I have a 8500lb fifth wheel when towing I get 9 or 10 mpg and run about 1000-1100 egt pre turbo in tow safe mode. I thought maybe a intake would do a hair better on mpg Im okay with the egt what do you guys think
Try this link for a good intake for very little money.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=277571
One thing you will find out when you open up the intake is you will hear your stock turbo wheel start to stall out more easily. The cure for that with your setup is either a different intake housing (best) or a compressor wheel for an earlier version of Powerstroke. (A lot less expensive, but does the job just fine as long as you stay in Tow/Safe while towing.)
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A Turbo Air Guide (TAG) helped my towing mileage along with a blue Cam Position Sensor (CPS). I would also recommend the Ford AIS intake with foam sleeve. The AIS is one of the best air intakes available for our trucks and the foam sleeve really helps the box to breath.
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what intake housing or compressor wheel would you suggest and where do I find one. And in the mean time can I run this intake you sent me
Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
Welcome to FTE hedhntr
Try this link for a good intake for very little money.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=277571
One thing you will find out when you open up the intake is you will hear your stock turbo wheel start to stall out more easily. The cure for that with your setup is either a different intake housing (best) or a compressor wheel for an earlier version of Powerstroke. (A lot less expensive, but does the job just fine as long as you stay in Tow/Safe while towing.)
Try this link for a good intake for very little money.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=277571
One thing you will find out when you open up the intake is you will hear your stock turbo wheel start to stall out more easily. The cure for that with your setup is either a different intake housing (best) or a compressor wheel for an earlier version of Powerstroke. (A lot less expensive, but does the job just fine as long as you stay in Tow/Safe while towing.)
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what do you do with the filter reset button and the rest of the junk hooked to the air box
Originally Posted by hedhntr
what intake housing or compressor wheel would you suggest and where do I find one. And in the mean time can I run this intake you sent me
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The "intake housing" Kwik referred to isn't an intake housing, it is a compressor housing. It is a ported housing made by ATS that is designed to eliminate compressor surge. The Wicked Wheel does a decent job, too, though not as well. However, it costs about 20% as much as the housing.
I broke down and sprang for the housing. It is awaiting the end of tax season so I have time to install it. This housing will work perfectly well with the intake system Kwik suggested or any other intake you fancied, including King intake, the AIS.
I broke down and sprang for the housing. It is awaiting the end of tax season so I have time to install it. This housing will work perfectly well with the intake system Kwik suggested or any other intake you fancied, including King intake, the AIS.
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Ive tried it a couple different ways 60-65 and 65-70 I did better going faster on fuel and I hardly kicked down at all. Little higher egt but still not dangerous. It has afull walkaround the bed also
Originally Posted by cangim
Welcome to the diesel Forum Curious to what speed you tow your trailer at, and if it has a full walk above the bed. I get less mpgs empty and more mpg towing. Usually get shy of 12 mpg towing, mine is a 28' 5ther with walk around queen bed up front, really tall, dry weight is 9500lbs, loaded up, I think it is closer to 12K but haven't actually weighed it. I usually go about 60-65 depending on what the semis are going, mainly to stay in flow with them.
Curious to what speed you tow your trailer at, and if it has a full walk above the bed. I get less mpgs empty and more mpg towing. Usually get shy of 12 mpg towing, mine is a 28' 5ther with walk around queen bed up front, really tall, dry weight is 9500lbs, loaded up, I think it is closer to 12K but haven't actually weighed it. I usually go about 60-65 depending on what the semis are going, mainly to stay in flow with them.
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Originally Posted by hedhntr
what do you do with the filter reset button and the rest of the junk hooked to the air box
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Originally Posted by hedhntr
I found the napa filter and its 59 bucks is this right
Click on over to www.fleetfilter.com and order a 46637 filter. It's exactly the same filter and will come in a NAPA box for about $20.00 plus shipping. I buy all my filters for the truck there. Six pack of oil filters, six pack of fuel filters, and two air filters, with shipping will set you back about $200.00 and you are set for a long time.