What kind of fuel economy could one expect?
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What kind of fuel economy could one expect?
My son is looking seriously at a 97 3/4 ton, 4x4, standard cab, with the powerstroke engine. The truck has an automatic trans and 4.10 gears.
What kind of fuel mileage are you guys geting with this setup? As he is wanting to use it for a daily driver & whatever.
Thanks,
What kind of fuel mileage are you guys geting with this setup? As he is wanting to use it for a daily driver & whatever.
Thanks,
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What kind of fuel economy could one expect?
Superdave- My truck is similar to what you're son is looking at, and I've been getting 15+/- around town, and 19+/- on the freeway. My average since buying the truck is 16.5.
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What kind of fuel economy could one expect?
I think of intake and exhaust as part of a total package. I've put on a TYMAR intake, a Hypermax downpipe, and 4" exhaust. All those work together to improve "breatheability". Any one of those will help, but they work together to make the biggest improvement.
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What kind of fuel economy could one expect?
There are some that have gone to 4" and larger exhaust that have noted power losses in the lower rpm range, including a neighbor of mine. I've stuck with the stock exhaust.
The biggest difference in power was of course the supertuner, running in the 60 hp mode, don't notice that much difference between the 60 and 80 hp mode.
Of course I did the downpipe and gauges because I was doing the tuner...
I did notice a difference in how fast the turbo would spool up when I went with the Tymar intake, so I'd say responsiveness was affected.
The biggest difference in power was of course the supertuner, running in the 60 hp mode, don't notice that much difference between the 60 and 80 hp mode.
Of course I did the downpipe and gauges because I was doing the tuner...
I did notice a difference in how fast the turbo would spool up when I went with the Tymar intake, so I'd say responsiveness was affected.
