OBS Upgrades versus MPG
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OBS Upgrades versus MPG
Posted this over on PSN, but figured it applied here as well.
My stock truck with a overly worn (near failure) turbo
10.1 gallons 100 miles 9.9 <ACRONYM title="Miles Per Gallon">mpg</ACRONYM>.
195* thermostat, 1.00 A/R Turbo (turbo failed), and 3" MBRP <ACRONYM title="DP Tuner - Down Pipe">DP</ACRONYM>, No Exhaust.
11 gallons 140 miles 12.69 <ACRONYM title="Miles Per Gallon">mpg</ACRONYM>
140V <ACRONYM title="Injector Driver Module">IDM</ACRONYM>, FPR, 10K inline on <ACRONYM title="Injection Control Pressure">ICP</ACRONYM>, <ACRONYM title="Exhaust Back Pressure Valve">EBPV</ACRONYM> placed on switch, Exhaust reinstalled without kitty
11.6 gallons 170 miles 14.60 <ACRONYM title="Miles Per Gallon">mpg</ACRONYM> (with quick starting and gobs of power)
15K installed, slight improvement in power
Test ongoing....
Future mods include 6637 or equivalent, <ACRONYM title="High Pressure Crossover">HPX</ACRONYM>, gauges. No towing or high speeds so <ACRONYM title="Exhaust Gas Temperatures">EGTs</ACRONYM> aren't really a concern. Yet.
Interested in a set of used gauges, if anyone has a set. SW Impacts are my choice for new but the lack of $267 rolling around slows things a bit.
Aaron
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My stock truck with a overly worn (near failure) turbo
10.1 gallons 100 miles 9.9 <ACRONYM title="Miles Per Gallon">mpg</ACRONYM>.
195* thermostat, 1.00 A/R Turbo (turbo failed), and 3" MBRP <ACRONYM title="DP Tuner - Down Pipe">DP</ACRONYM>, No Exhaust.
11 gallons 140 miles 12.69 <ACRONYM title="Miles Per Gallon">mpg</ACRONYM>
140V <ACRONYM title="Injector Driver Module">IDM</ACRONYM>, FPR, 10K inline on <ACRONYM title="Injection Control Pressure">ICP</ACRONYM>, <ACRONYM title="Exhaust Back Pressure Valve">EBPV</ACRONYM> placed on switch, Exhaust reinstalled without kitty
11.6 gallons 170 miles 14.60 <ACRONYM title="Miles Per Gallon">mpg</ACRONYM> (with quick starting and gobs of power)
15K installed, slight improvement in power
Test ongoing....
Future mods include 6637 or equivalent, <ACRONYM title="High Pressure Crossover">HPX</ACRONYM>, gauges. No towing or high speeds so <ACRONYM title="Exhaust Gas Temperatures">EGTs</ACRONYM> aren't really a concern. Yet.
Interested in a set of used gauges, if anyone has a set. SW Impacts are my choice for new but the lack of $267 rolling around slows things a bit.
Aaron
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This is good news indeed. I intend to run the Hot Rod Power Tour with a flatbed trailer in tow late this spring. I could use some help in the economy department. I just bought the truck in October and got it running this January. If anyone has any more mpg tricks up their sleeve, I would be interested.
Aaron
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