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Simple mod doubled my fuel mileage

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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 10:33 PM
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Simple mod doubled my fuel mileage

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2014 5.0 Screw 2wd


Just removed the 8000lb trailer
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Towing I tried to average around 65mph with lots of small hills up and down
Empty I was riding solo and set the cruise about 63mph


In all seriousness, I was impressed with how the truck pulled the trailer. Still considering regearing to get just a little more grunt off the line. But I love seeing mid 20s MPG highway.

In other news, prior to towing I added OEM electric brake controller and did have to have it programed at Ford before it would operate the brakes.


-Patrick
 
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 10:39 PM
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 10:49 PM
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That'll do it

I'm sure if I removed the turbos and the transfer case, my mileage would double too

Pat, really diggin' that truck, by the way.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 10:54 PM
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Glad it did a good job for ya!

Truck looks great but you need these!

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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 11:09 PM
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^^^ Don't forget the matching heads too.

What gears are in it Pat?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:20 AM
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I was wondering what misleading information was in here
 
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 09:20 AM
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She came with 3.31s. Considering going down to 3.73
 
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