looking to get best mileage
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looking to get best mileage
i have a 1998 12v 1 ton that i am using to move laods 3000 miles 12000lbs-20000lbs , truck is completely stock , i am going to put a cold air , 4 inch exhaust , bump the timing to 15-16 , going to put a water meth kit on it as well . what else should i be doing on this truck for better mpg
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YOU DONT MENTION IF YOUR TRUCK IS 4 WHEEL DRIVE! IF IT IS I WOULD DO A FRONT HUB CONVERSION FOR BETTER FUEL MILEAGE http://spyntec.com/dealers/
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I think using syn gear lube will get you pretty close, without the big expense. Its funny, but when I had my PSD and frequentd those forums, they all wanted to know how to convert their manual hubs to one like we have on our dodges. Grass is always greener...
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Add propane. It acts somewhat as a catalyst, helping the diesel burn better. When set up correctly, it will add more fuel mileage than cost. Oh, and more powertoo lol!
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I wouldn't spend the money on an intake. The stock airbox with a good filter is said to be good to 500hp and you can make a hole in the box and the firewall and connect them with a hose for a true cold air intake for under $50 if you already have the holesaw. I have a big cone and heat shield on mine and I want to go back to a stock box.
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Some say running a 190* thermostat works wonders for fuel mileage. I put a 190* stat in my truck but didn't really notice anything mileage wise.... but then again I put it in just as it got colder and did not see a mileage drop, so maybe it did help....
If you want to try the stat thing, 45479 is the STANT part number I used. It's actually for a 440 BB but works perfectly. Drilled a 5/64" hole in it to prevent temp surging. Been working real well all winter for me.
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you can make a hole in the box and the firewall and connect them with a hose for a true cold air intake for under $50 if you already have the holesaw
Mine cost $2 since I had the holesaw.
Cold air intakes do lower mpgs by lowering egts which in turn allow you to stay in a higher gear while towing or on hills.
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I doubt a cold air intake would help out a stock truck in towing mpg's. Stock plate doesn't really give enough fuel to make EGT's an issue does it? My EGT's were never a problem until I ground my plate to a 100.
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The "Filter Minder" on my stock airbox with clean paper filter was showing all red after a short/spirited trip with just a 100 plate and 3k spring. I have since replaced with a BHAF.
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Makes perfect sense.