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Dec 31, 2008 | 12:37 AM

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joe f350

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u hit 100 dam what mpg do u get at that speed

Dec 31, 2008 | 12:39 AM

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I only did 100 for about a minute just to see what it could do. Only half throttle believe it or not....

Cruising at 80 I have done as well as 16 MPG. Empty in both cases....

Dec 31, 2008 | 12:42 AM

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joe f350

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16 mpg at bad at all

Dec 31, 2008 | 12:46 AM

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I had a pretty good run last summer when I was consistently getting MPGs right around 20 at 70 MPH. My work requires me to make a 200 mile trip every week on the island highway (4 lanes the whole way). With the canopy off the truck did really well holding speed with hardly any effort on the pedal.

Fuel prices being what they were back then I certainly had good reason to try and get the most out of every last drop.

Might be able to do better this year as the engine breaks in some more. It seems to have stopped using oil last month.

Dec 31, 2008 | 12:48 AM

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joe f350

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my truck only has 33k on it i dont think its brokin yet etter

Dec 31, 2008 | 12:52 AM

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I've got about 10k on mine right now. I've got a long ways to go.....

30k is supposedly where they are finished breaking in. Perfect time to start a build up.

Dec 31, 2008 | 12:55 AM

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joe f350

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i have turbo waiting to put it on after i rewire the truck

Dec 31, 2008 | 12:59 AM

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Perfect. just keep the boost around 10 psi unless you are installing ARP head studs, then all bets are off....

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Dec 31, 2008 | 01:02 AM

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joe f350

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iam going with the studs i want to run between 10 -15 pounds boost

Dec 31, 2008 | 01:10 AM

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I'm maxing at 10 right now since ATS put such a small compressor wheel on the 088 system. They designed it for best efficiency around 7 psi (didn't want their turbo kits to blow up the stock IDIs). What turbo are you using?

My IP is also a little weak so with more fuel I might be able to push the boost higher, but I'm trying to get a compressor upgrade in the mean time. With such tall gearing, the turbo doesn't do much for me when in overdrive. I'm hoping to change that.

Dec 31, 2008 | 01:17 AM

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joe f350

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banks a have a lager ip and injtor in the truck rite know

Dec 31, 2008 | 01:29 AM

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15 psi should be right on with that set up. Just go easy on the burnouts lol.

Dec 31, 2008 | 01:30 AM

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joe f350

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u saw my video i only did it cause it was wet and i was bord

Dec 31, 2008 | 01:51 AM

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Just ripp'n on ya. If I remeber right it was the wheel hop that got you in the end. I certainly can't kick the tires loose on dry pavement even if I wanted to (tall gearing).