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Air hog - same thing as a K&N basically. It was on a clearance shelf, like 1/3rd what it was regularly... couldn't resist.
About the only thing that might improve your towing mileage is gears - less strain, less throttle, less gas. Especially with the modular Fords.
But, that's a big cost, and if it's 4x4 (don't remember) it's double, and it's a gamble...
About the only thing that might improve your towing mileage is gears - less strain, less throttle, less gas. Especially with the modular Fords.
But, that's a big cost, and if it's 4x4 (don't remember) it's double, and it's a gamble...
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Looks like I should be happy with what I have. Take it easy while towing, and accept the fact that I can no longer pass anything else on the road. I will still post any stats I get when I beleive they are accurate and not bent toward the need to show improvement just because I wasted a wad of money.
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OK, with the K&N CAI, Dual CAT Back, and Hypertech set for regular gasoline:
847 miles used 100.68 gallons of gasoline, with 8.41 mpg. Trailer weight of 7300 lbs.
I didn't get any better fuel economy, but I was a lot happier with the power on the highway. I did not have to have my foot on the floor all of the time, and I was able to keep the engine between 2500 and 3500 RPM most of the time. (also of note, was the lack of valve noise at low RPM - starting out in 2nd gear - probably due to the hypertech)
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I am going to go back to the OEM program for a 350 mile trip tomorrow without the trailer, and compare MPG W/Wout the hypertech. I drove 400 miles last weekend (with the hypertech regular gasoline program), and only got around 14.5 mpg, where I used to get 16.
Just give me 10% and I'll be happy
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847 miles used 100.68 gallons of gasoline, with 8.41 mpg. Trailer weight of 7300 lbs.
I didn't get any better fuel economy, but I was a lot happier with the power on the highway. I did not have to have my foot on the floor all of the time, and I was able to keep the engine between 2500 and 3500 RPM most of the time. (also of note, was the lack of valve noise at low RPM - starting out in 2nd gear - probably due to the hypertech)
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I am going to go back to the OEM program for a 350 mile trip tomorrow without the trailer, and compare MPG W/Wout the hypertech. I drove 400 miles last weekend (with the hypertech regular gasoline program), and only got around 14.5 mpg, where I used to get 16.
Just give me 10% and I'll be happy
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