looking for small MPG gains, I know lol, ported TB or TB spacer?
03-01-2011, 06:10 PM
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[QUOTE=Jordan927;4653261]Fuel prices suck...we all get it....But 18MPG...WTF man....thats better than just about everyone on here gets.
I get 14.25 man
i only got 11.54 this last tank and 12.6 before that, id kill for 14 lmao
I get 14.25 man
i only got 11.54 this last tank and 12.6 before that, id kill for 14 lmao
03-01-2011, 06:22 PM
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Well this is my opinion on the WAI. Hotter air means you will pull timing, less timing means less power, less power means lower mpg. Now that is a fact. Pull up any tune, look in the spark section. You will see a iat spark table.
Also hotter IAT temps will make the truck run richer.
Now tell me again how a WAI will increase MPG?
Also hotter IAT temps will make the truck run richer.
Now tell me again how a WAI will increase MPG?
03-01-2011, 06:22 PM
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Check out ecomodder.com. Yes some of the stuff greatly contrasts with what we do here, (WAI) but does work. There are pretty small aero mods that help with mileage that will help et too (grill block, lower valence). I personally have extended my lower front valence by .75", tuned with HPT, lowered rear 2". I soon will go another 2" all around, and add a tonneau. Also, according to my DIC I get a consistant .5mpg with my mirrors folded on the highway. I'm hoping for 20mpg on summer gas. Not bad for a Crew Cab 6.2l.
I just put my foot in it and fill it when its empty. If I want to save gas I'll drive the Cruze. I mean its a truck....it has 8 cylinders....its shaped like a block, and its supposed to be bad on fuel.
[QUOTE=07vmax1500;4653395]That's funny **** right there.
03-01-2011, 08:38 PM
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no reason for gas to be over $2 a gal, ******* government propaganda right there
every year there is a war in some shithole country and our gas prices go up, there could be a war on mars and our gas still goes up and america falls into it everytime
OP buy a bicycle, 18 is great in town, unheard of actually
every year there is a war in some shithole country and our gas prices go up, there could be a war on mars and our gas still goes up and america falls into it everytime
OP buy a bicycle, 18 is great in town, unheard of actually
03-01-2011, 09:42 PM
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And yeah, I know trucks are fast, but you can't have both man. You drive easy to save gas and do WAI's, pull timing, etc etc...you just make it slow....Or put your foot in it and pay at the pump...
If you want better fuel economy...Go get a turbo. Just 4-5psi, you wont need meth injection or an aftercooler if you get an STS setup, and you will gain mega MPG...like 2-3 if you drive like a sensible human being....I would likely lose 5MPG...LOL An extra hundred ponies will definitely increase MPG as long as you tune it right....and when you wanna play....you can go play with the big boys.
03-01-2011, 10:07 PM
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You are right TB spacers on our motors are junk. Maybe they work on other styles of motors, but I don't know or care.
You can however have both power and efficiency (albeit not at the same time). Add timing, shorten shift times, aeromods, weightloss, etc all serve to go fast and add mpg. But, you have to have a balance. I am not willing to mod for mileage at the expense of power. But I love when things do both.
And, you are def right about the turbo setup. My last truck had a 6.0l with front mount turbo, and I could pull 18mpg going to the track, and then run high 11s (at least when **** didn't break). I think a 4.8l with sts could be a killer setup.
You can however have both power and efficiency (albeit not at the same time). Add timing, shorten shift times, aeromods, weightloss, etc all serve to go fast and add mpg. But, you have to have a balance. I am not willing to mod for mileage at the expense of power. But I love when things do both.
And, you are def right about the turbo setup. My last truck had a 6.0l with front mount turbo, and I could pull 18mpg going to the track, and then run high 11s (at least when **** didn't break). I think a 4.8l with sts could be a killer setup.
03-01-2011, 11:28 PM
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You are right TB spacers on our motors are junk. Maybe they work on other styles of motors, but I don't know or care.
You can however have both power and efficiency (albeit not at the same time). Add timing, shorten shift times, aeromods, weightloss, etc all serve to go fast and add mpg. But, you have to have a balance. I am not willing to mod for mileage at the expense of power. But I love when things do both.
And, you are def right about the turbo setup. My last truck had a 6.0l with front mount turbo, and I could pull 18mpg going to the track, and then run high 11s (at least when **** didn't break). I think a 4.8l with sts could be a killer setup.
You can however have both power and efficiency (albeit not at the same time). Add timing, shorten shift times, aeromods, weightloss, etc all serve to go fast and add mpg. But, you have to have a balance. I am not willing to mod for mileage at the expense of power. But I love when things do both.
And, you are def right about the turbo setup. My last truck had a 6.0l with front mount turbo, and I could pull 18mpg going to the track, and then run high 11s (at least when **** didn't break). I think a 4.8l with sts could be a killer setup.
I think 18 MPG is ridiculous for a, in your case, almost 6000lb truck.
The 5.3L and STS is nice...I have seen it get awesome mileage. If you can keep your foot out of it....the 4.8L being a square motor would be very nice with some FI
I think if you wanna break 20MPG thats where your gonna have to go...just 4-5psi so you don't break ****. With the right turbo, something that hits full spool at a low rpm you would be well in the 20's but that too is a lot of money for a couple bucks saved at the pump....unless your going for a record or something.
Whats a hybrid getting....cant be much more than what your getting.
03-01-2011, 11:57 PM
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My truck won't get 18mpg rolling down hill with the key off.. If your on performancetrucks I don't think you should be worried about mpgs and if you are mighT wanna join a prius forum. 18mpg is good for a truck leave it alone and all your thoughts to make it better suck..
Best thing for mpgs is make sure your tune is spot on and try to stay out of the skinny pedal
Best thing for mpgs is make sure your tune is spot on and try to stay out of the skinny pedal
03-02-2011, 03:25 PM
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thanks guys I appreciate it.
I get 18mpg since its the 4.8 5 speed reg cab and 1st to third all the time and so on, plus with the foose regency options lowered and the low front valence so low helps too.
I agree with you guys I was just putting it out there for any other thoughts to try and get some better mpg thats all.
I get 18mpg since its the 4.8 5 speed reg cab and 1st to third all the time and so on, plus with the foose regency options lowered and the low front valence so low helps too.
I agree with you guys I was just putting it out there for any other thoughts to try and get some better mpg thats all.