Going to TEXAS!
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Going to TEXAS!
Ordered myself a 1715 today and will be leaving for Texas on Sunday.
Which program should I run for the trip?
Or should I try one program on the way down
and another on the way back? Any suggestions welcomed. Thanks
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Great test! Would be interesting to know what you get for gas milage? What is your truck/any mods, and are you towing anything? Do you know what you have been getting for milage before the 1715?
I been seeing about 1 to 1 1/2 inprovement on the short trips and around town driving that I do, on the "max" tune. Counting the days for bike week at Daytona to see what happens when I get the trailer and 6 bikes on, and can use the "tow"mode, last two years it's been 10.5 to 11 mpg with out the chip/exhaust and pulleys.
Have good Christmas!!!!!!!!
Keep us posted.
t-man
I been seeing about 1 to 1 1/2 inprovement on the short trips and around town driving that I do, on the "max" tune. Counting the days for bike week at Daytona to see what happens when I get the trailer and 6 bikes on, and can use the "tow"mode, last two years it's been 10.5 to 11 mpg with out the chip/exhaust and pulleys.
Have good Christmas!!!!!!!!
Keep us posted.
t-man
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2000, F150, 5.4, 4x4, towing pkg, I will not be towing anything this trip.
Only mods are appearance mods so far.
Current milage in town 11-12mpg
Last trip to Indiana not towing 19mpg
Return from Indy towing 5k lbs trailer 8-9mpg.
Pics click here:
http://community.webshots.com/album/72352266ARknUG
Only mods are appearance mods so far.
Current milage in town 11-12mpg
Last trip to Indiana not towing 19mpg
Return from Indy towing 5k lbs trailer 8-9mpg.
Pics click here:
http://community.webshots.com/album/72352266ARknUG
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Installed the 1715 yesterday, and loaded the 87 octane/tow prg.
WOW! what a difference.
Today I towed my 12' Pace American trailer full of carpet cleaning equipment and supplies (I figure roughly 2000 lbs.). It's like having a new truck. I know, Mike said don't make to many judgements from the seat of your pants, but my calibrated britches say "awesome". I will probably lose mpg, due to jetting around town. Can't wait to hit the open road!
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Hi SAXNBBQ,
Sounds like a great combination - Id like some nice tenor sax & I'm *always* game for some great Q.
Glad to hear your "calibrated britches" are enjoying the Micro Tuner! (funny line, by the way)
With regard as to which program to use for a trip, if you're not towing, I'd say always use the "max" performance tune for premium gas as that will get you the biggest HP & torque gains, and will also get you the best fuel mileage. I would run that program all the time, except when towing, simply because that is what gives you the most performance - go figure.
Good luck on your trip & Merry Christmas!
Sounds like a great combination - Id like some nice tenor sax & I'm *always* game for some great Q.
Glad to hear your "calibrated britches" are enjoying the Micro Tuner! (funny line, by the way)
With regard as to which program to use for a trip, if you're not towing, I'd say always use the "max" performance tune for premium gas as that will get you the biggest HP & torque gains, and will also get you the best fuel mileage. I would run that program all the time, except when towing, simply because that is what gives you the most performance - go figure.
Good luck on your trip & Merry Christmas!