I'm here once again on assignment. I'm doing another project for my stat class. This time I am comparing the change in MPG before and after any performance mods, to the amount of money spent on those mods. So what I need is the MPG you got when you first received your truck, the MPG you get now after any mods, if any, and the total amount of money you spent on all those performance mods. Also, in case you're wondering, the last survey of owners ages in still under construction. Thanks for any and all help.

 

Started out I got 19 mpg highway, Spent around $4,000 in extra stuff for my truck. just checked my mileage a year later almost to the date after all mods compleated, 13.5 mpg highway...

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99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm http://www.4tssinc.com/truck http://www.mifordtrucks.com




[This message has been edited by christrucker (edited 10-21-2000).]

 

12-15.5 MPG stock. Only modification to the engine is the K&N FIPK for $224.00. 12-15.5 MPG now. No significant change.

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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift, Lift Lips and Daystar front anti-sway bar polyurethane bushings.

See photos at http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

 

new 14/17, $1000, after 14/17

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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
Class III tow/Payload #3/Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back,
3" exit Y-pipe, Hellwig rear anti-sway bar,
Rancho RS9000s.

 

Buckster, if you send me you email address i can provide you with a Excel spread sheet for my 1999 F-150 starting from day one 9/9/99 to todays date showing you everything that i have done to my truck and the out come as far as MPG,cost and then some. Let me know..Bill

bowhunter@f150owner.com




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1999 F150, Lariat, 4X4,5.4L,Wedgewood Blue,Auto, 3.55LS,K&N FIPK,Midas Performance muffler with dual pipes,Mobil1,SUPERCHIP

 

City - 12 mog
Highway - 16 mpg
I have had the truck for 2 weeks & haven't really sat down to figure this out but this ia close enough. No mods - YET!

 

17 city
19 high way
no performance mods
chuck

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1999 XL, 2WD, standard cab, short bed, sport package, nascar package, bright red, V-6, 5 speed, Rockford Fosgate CD player, Pioneer 6x8. class 3 hitch, fog lights, Black Rhino Lining
http://www.geocities.com/bassbuster/truck.html

 

20.8 MPG (Highway), Haven't measured city since the mods listed in sig.

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• 2000 F-150 XLT
• 5.4 LITER TRITON V8
• 4X4 OFF ROAD PACKAGE
• SHORT BED EXTENDED CAB
• BRIGHT RED CLEARCOAT
• DARK GRAPHITE GRAY INTERIOR
• 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC W / MANUAL 4X4 SHIFTER
• 3" PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES BODY LIFT
• 33X12.50X16.50 BFGOODRICH ALL-TERRIAN KO'S
• AMERICAN RACING BAJA'S 16.50X9.75 RIMS
• FORD SOFT TONNEAU COVER
• BLACK POWDER COATED STERLING EQUIPMENT NERF BARS

• IMAGE #1 • IMAGE#2 • IMAGE#3 •

 

No change before or after the mods done. Maybe it's my lead foot.
11.3 city
12.5 hwy
But the local Chevron sure loves me!
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1999 F250 LD S/C XLT 4x4
5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster 40 "DF" series, K&N, Superchip, WMS Velocity Tube, Rancho RSX shocks, Hellwig rear swaybar, Stull billet grille, 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (120W), 2-KC Daylighters (150W), Clear Side Lens Mod w/ 9006 (55W bulbs). 265/70 R17 BFG AT KO's on 17x8 American Racing Atlas rims
Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart. On the way: Performance Accessories 3" body lift, PIAA airdam








[This message has been edited by Jupiterak (edited 10-23-2000).]

 

Boy, I thought my truck sucked! Before break in, I was getting about 12.5mpg(city). After break in I was getting just over 13mpg(city and maybe 15mpg(highway). Installed a K&N, and it increased to about 14.5mpg(city) and 15.5-16mpg(highway). With my 33's, I might have dropped a max of .5mpg, but I can easily make it up on lightening the foot.

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~'98 F-150 XLT Reg. Cab Flareside 4x4, Black, 5.4L, 3.55LS, tow package, 285/75/r16 Mud Terrain BFG's,K&N, GTS headlight covers, Alpine changer w/FM mod, Clifford alarm system w/keyless entry & starter disable // Future considerations: Bed mat, tonneau cover, 4" suspension lift or 3" body lift.

~'71 F-100 Sport Custom Reg.Cab
-390FE w/Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, 780cfm Holley, ported & polished cylinder heads,
Hydraulic Crane Cam, 10.5:1 CR, Black Jack headers, true double roller timing chain, and high volume oil pump
-C6 transmision w/B&M 2600rpm stall
-9" Ford Rearend w/4.10 Richmond Gears & 31 spline axles
-215/65/r15 Yokohama's for the front & 28"x13.5"x15" Mickey Thompson ET Street slicks for the back
Best 1/4 mile time @ 3500ft altitude 14.69secs @ 92mph

~2000 Suzuki RM125 Dirt Bike
-no need for any modifications! (yet)

 

Fuel milage is from 10-22mpg. I added the superchip at 500 miles on the engine and it did improve milage by about 2mpg. When I tow my 30'travel trailer I get between 10-14mpg. This last trip I added a Turbo Brake ($500) and a can of fuel additive ($5). Milage stayed the same but the engine ran smoother. I get an ave of 20mpg around town and not towing. Less if I have my foot into it. More if I drive like grandma. The turbo brake isn't supposed to change your fuel milage, just save on the wear and tear of your brakes. Oh, and help you stop, of course.

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2k F250 CC SWB 6 speed 4x2 Diesel XLT Super Duty, Woodland Green
Power Mirrors, 3.73 LS, Captains Chairs, ARE tonneau top, rear privacy glass
TT Pkg, Class IV hitch, sliding rear window, running boards, mud flaps
265/75/16 AS OWL tires, am/fm/cassette/cd, rechargable MagLite
Clarion APA 5240 amp, Memphis speakers:Components front, 5x7 rear, 10"sub
SuperChip, Stepshields, Ventshields on windows, rubber bed mat
rugged liner bedliner on tailgate, quick disconnect jumper cables
unaFORDable (decal on tailgate) Western Diesel Turbo Brake (whoa boy)

 

New last December 12.5 during winter.

Added pin striping.

Now 14.3 MPG



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Y2K™ Jim - N8JG@Hotmail.com

Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"

 

I get between 11 and 15, it all depends on where I'm driving. Around town with no highway it's about 12, if I do mostly highway it almost at 15.

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black 97' x-cab 4x4, 5 speed 4.6, black westin nerf bars, pilot ground searchers, borla SS split rear exhaust, K&N genII, bosch +4 plugs, superchip, flexalite electric fan, v-tech oval side window covers, IAS shocks

premier 720, pioneer 6cd changer, 12 premier sub, premier componets, 2 soso amps

still to come: new spark plug wires, new rims and tires, maybe a supercharger eventually.

 

Good luck on your stats for class.

Bought mine in September, 2000. Around town I drive like an old woman, on the road usually around 70-75.

18.9 Highway
16.2 Combo Highway/City
14.3 City only

Only mods so far are a Spray in Bedliner with no noticable change in mileage. Spent $310 on the bedliner.

I think I will be adding the K&N Air Filter soon. Also plan on doing the complete Zaino Brothers treatment which could had some mileage boost.

I have noticed an almost 2 mpg increase on highway driving with the tailgate down.

Good luck!

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MIKEnTN

2001 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4
Toreador Red with Silver Two Tone, Med. Graphite Int., 5.4 V-8, 3.55 Limited Slip, Class III towing, Skid Plates, 17" Alum Wheels, Sliding Rear Window, Remote Keyless Entry, Rhino Liner.

AWESOME Truck!


[This message has been edited by MikenTennessee (edited 10-24-2000).]

 

I have been keepin track of my mileage for 4 years, from my last F150 to this one. I am gettin 11mpg usally. But have been at 9.5 a few times. Best I ever got with this truck was 14.5 and went 301 miles on a tank. Now, it's 235 at best. I know the bigger tires throw everything off a tad, but it's still bad. Last few months my gas bill has been right at around $500. And I drove about 3,200 miles in September and this month will probably be the same. I have already put on 2,500 miles since Oct 1st. $5000 a year in gas, geez, I know I got the Mobil Speed Pass for a reason I know I have a lead foot, but that is how you drive when you got a V8. If I wanted to be a poke I would've stayed with my last truck, with the 4.2.

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Patrick aka Mudder or MR.Daylighter of Arlington Texas (D/FW), member of the Texas Chapter club DAYLIGHTER edition F150 ®, Black 98 S/S S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 V8 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar, Superwhite Bulbs, 2 Baja back up lights, 2 KC 57 Series 5x7 100 watt long range lights, 10 165 watt KC Daylighters, 4 chrome, 2 Stainless, 4 black ( with 12 KC's, I come alive at night), Manik grill guard, Westin step bars, Rhino Taillight guards, Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, Airaid High Flow system, Edelbrock IAS shocks, 285/75/16 BFG AT/S KO, American Racing Baja wheels, personalized plates, Cobra CB radio with 3' whip antenna, Escort Laser/Radar detector, Nokia cell phone, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, and a DAYLIGHTER sticker on the front windshield, and yes, I also have been infected with the infamous door crack. More to come for the Daylighter: JBA headers, superchip, 2 more Daylighters, 2 100 watt KC's, and a Lighted Ford tailgate logo. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com
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It's a KC thing.....you wouldn't understand.

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[This message has been edited by mudder (edited 10-24-2000).]