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Old 10-27-2011, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tfast150
Whats the difference between longtube and shorties? Besides the obvious..
Shorties do not improve power on these engines.
Gears are a very noticeable gain also
If it were me.. my move would be to save for a full exhaust system (LT's, high flows, x pipe and maggies) and start with E fans. Once the exhaust goes on, a tuner would be next. r
 

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Old 10-28-2011, 09:08 AM
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Then you're going to have to get a game plan together to explain why $4K in mods to improve fuel milege has netted you a $500 loss per yearly average in fuel!

Yes, I said loss because all these mods have made your truck so much fun to drive you'll be running the snot out of it, LOL!
 
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Old 10-28-2011, 11:48 AM
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Well only paid 4k for the truck! Haha good to know thanx guys
 
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Old 10-28-2011, 06:32 PM
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Then you're going to have to get a game plan together to explain why $4K in mods to improve fuel milege has netted you a $500 loss per yearly average in fuel!

I lost that just changing out mufflers
 
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Old 10-29-2011, 10:35 AM
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what mpg are you getting know
 
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Old 10-29-2011, 12:43 PM
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Im getting around 12 mpg
 
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Old 10-29-2011, 06:26 PM
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If your heavy footed, that is probably about right. Maybe more toward 14 would be normal.
 
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Old 10-30-2011, 12:28 AM
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nope thats driving with my daughter in the truck! and not road raging! haha it did have a misfire on #4 when i first got it and had it for sometime before, maybe the cats are plugged up?
 
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Old 10-30-2011, 01:49 AM
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If you think the cats are plugged, you can get them tested at a muffler shop.
 



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