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Old 08-03-2009, 09:32 PM
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hey guys i just want to know what i can do to get better gas mileage for my truck it a 02 f150 4" lift on 33's with an intake and exhaust.


any ideas??
 
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Old 08-03-2009, 09:34 PM
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Programmer.
 
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Old 08-03-2009, 11:09 PM
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tell ur foot not to want to hear the exhaust as much.
 
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Old 08-03-2009, 11:53 PM
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Gears, programmer, exhaust. Not in that order.
 
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Old 08-04-2009, 07:19 AM
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Smaller, lighter tires. Change spark plugs and fuel filter.

what are you getting now and what engine/gear?
 
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Old 08-04-2009, 04:10 PM
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Tuner and gears
 
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Old 08-04-2009, 04:17 PM
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Not much you can do with that crap they call gasoline in California.
 
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Old 08-04-2009, 04:37 PM
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get a honda
 
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Old 08-06-2009, 06:03 AM
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re-gear and get a tuner


then drive like miss daisy
 
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Old 08-06-2009, 10:23 PM
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do what i do ignore the gas gauge
mpg and big tires dont mix my blazer gets about 9 on 35s
 
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Old 08-07-2009, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by tarajerame
re-gear and get a tuner
Yes, regear.... with the 33's you are bogged down operating lower on the power curve with lower engine rpms.
 
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I think they mean re-gear to shorter gears, so 3.55->4.10 or 3.73->4.56.
 
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