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I get terrible mpg with my 2005 Explorer. I am planning on changing the plugs and wires, but I was thinking of getting a Hypertech Econ chip, or maybe just getting an HP Tuners programer, or an SCT, or something else. What is the best way to go from your experience here?
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I talked to mike at 5startuning.com. He was pretty cool.I told him I wanted to try to change the plugs and wires first. He agreed. I pulled the plugs, and they looked bad. I replaced them with double platinum autolites, and already I'm getting over 2 mpg more just around town.The dealer where I bought the truck, used ,about a month and a half ago said everything was OK according to their computer. I guess all it said was that the plugs were firing. Big deal. So much for dealers. I still might try the SCT X3. Mike sounded confident it would help, and i've seen alot of good things about his work here.
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Ralph, did you get anything yet?
I am also looking for suggestions for my '05 4.6L. I want to chip or flash my ecu for increased performance....but would also like to be able to easily switch to and run a stock (economy) map. Right now I'm considering getting an SCT 9600 livewire.
I am also looking for suggestions for my '05 4.6L. I want to chip or flash my ecu for increased performance....but would also like to be able to easily switch to and run a stock (economy) map. Right now I'm considering getting an SCT 9600 livewire.
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I never did do anything with this. I figured I'd just put up with it. The best mileage I ever got was going down to North Carolina to pick up my son's stuff when he graduated college. I got just over 20 mpg on the highway with the truck set on cruise at about 70 mph. Not too bad. Around town still sucks at about 15 mpg. At this point I will either just keep it until it dies ( only have 80k on it), or I'll sell it and get something else very soon. Just retired from Caprenter's Union in December and don't really need this. Good luck to you.
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I get terrible mpg with my 2005 Explorer. I am planning on changing the plugs and wires, but I was thinking of getting a Hypertech Econ chip, or maybe just getting an HP Tuners programer, or an SCT, or something else. What is the best way to go from your experience here?
IMHO, if you live near any major city there are excellent tuning specialists with dynos who for the same price (if not less) will tune your vehicle taking into consideration your specific needs including environmental conditions, for your specific vehicle. IMHO, the best bang for the buck!
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I also own a 2003 Corvette. I had a mechanic that is very well-known and respected in my area install a different gear setup in the differential, and change the exhaust to a free-flowing type. I had already changed the intake to a ram-air type configuration. They did a computer program change to account for the different gear ratio and air flow.The mechanical work was fine. However, the car ran like crap. They looked at it on two separate occasions after the initial work and reprogram. Finally, I brought it to another tuner. He spent several hours working on my car. Now, it shreds tires at will, shifts flawlessly, and does just what I want. The point is that a good, experienced, knowledgable tuner can work magic on your vehicle. You just have to find the right one.
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