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Old May 22, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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a couple ???

i have a 03 7.3 sc ,sb ,fx4, auto and 3.73 rear end. i have been getting right at 14 mpg , i just purchased a diablo sport predator in hopes that itll pat for itself in time with milage savings. what can i expect, i dont drive with a heavy foot i try to keep it under 2k rpms if possible. i have a tonneu cover im goin to throw on this week for a 1500 mile road trip, cant wait to see the milage results! also my front end makes a clunking sound once in a while while going over small bumps, someone suggested wheel bearings, any thoughts??
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Your clunk is probably ball joints. Don't worry though they still have alot of life left in 'em even though they are clunking. I don't know about the programmer becides knowing that I will buy a DP tuner when the time (money) comes.
 
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Old May 23, 2007 | 01:19 AM
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shortbeds r 4 whimps retards & women
though i may upset a few people that is funnier then $#!!
 
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You might see 1-2 mpg gain from the programmer, and 1 mpg from the tonneau cover. That is if you continue to drive conservatively.
 
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