NEED GOOD PERF. AND MPG SETUP. HELP.
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From: Brighton, MI
NEED GOOD PERF. AND MPG SETUP. HELP.
01' FORD SCrew 4.6L, auto, 3.55 l.s., 17"10-spoke.
Looking for performance and MPG upgrade package. please advise.
Want to hear about components that will complement each other for a total package.
CHIP?
Filter kit?
other MPG enhancing pieces?
Looking for performance and MPG upgrade package. please advise.
Want to hear about components that will complement each other for a total package.
CHIP?
Filter kit?
other MPG enhancing pieces?
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From: Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City) - Soon to be Ft. Worth, TX
Something to cover the bed always seems to help MPG. The tailgate acts like a sail, slowing down the truck and trapping air in the bed, thus reducing aerodynamics. Get a soft or hard tonneau cover, whichever fits your taste and budget.
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2000 Silver Lightning
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Born on date: May 9, 2000
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2000 Silver Lightning
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Born on date: May 9, 2000
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From: Bakersfield, CA, USA
Electric fan - improved my mpg by about 1 (estimated).
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1999 XLT S/C, 4.2 V-6, auto, 3.55 rear, dark torreador red/harvest gold, Ford bed liner
Clarion ARX8570z Head Unit, Sony 10 disc CD, Infinity 610cs components & JBL GTO7520 speakers; USAcousitcs 4065 amp and Polk 8" subwoofer
Edelbrock IAS, Energy Suspension anti-sway bar bushings, Steeda Rear Anti-sway bar, 2" rear drop.
Superchip, Airaid FIPK, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic electric fan
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1999 XLT S/C, 4.2 V-6, auto, 3.55 rear, dark torreador red/harvest gold, Ford bed liner
Clarion ARX8570z Head Unit, Sony 10 disc CD, Infinity 610cs components & JBL GTO7520 speakers; USAcousitcs 4065 amp and Polk 8" subwoofer
Edelbrock IAS, Energy Suspension anti-sway bar bushings, Steeda Rear Anti-sway bar, 2" rear drop.
Superchip, Airaid FIPK, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic electric fan