looking for info
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Junior User
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From: Everly Ia
looking for info
I have a 97 right know, but im looking to get a new crew cab pickup and dont know if i want to go with the 7.3 in this year or the new one. So looking and for stuff like mpg, city,highway, towing, and tuning to help mpg and performance
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Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Parker, CO
Mileage will vary depending on what configuration you buy (short bed/long bed, 2wd/4wd, etc), as well as your right foot. If you take it easy, mileage on the highway can be anywhere from 16-20 mpg, city a little less, and towing will depend on the load.
As for tuning, I prefer a flip chip over a programmer. That way you can switch tunes on the fly. Most common chips recommended are DP-Tuner, Power Hungry Performance, Diesel Innovations, Swamps, and Gearhead Automotive. I've personally run DP-Tuner and Power Hungry Performance chips on my truck, and both have worked well.
As for tuning, I prefer a flip chip over a programmer. That way you can switch tunes on the fly. Most common chips recommended are DP-Tuner, Power Hungry Performance, Diesel Innovations, Swamps, and Gearhead Automotive. I've personally run DP-Tuner and Power Hungry Performance chips on my truck, and both have worked well.
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Las Vegas, NV
I had the same dilema when I bought mine, It came down to what I could afford to sepend. I thought I was going to end up with an OBS pre 99, but got lucky and got an E99 now I have a truck for life. Oh yeah, Any programmer is better than no programmer if the price is right, thats why I have an Edge i can't afford a DP tuner yet.
