4.0L OHV & SOHC V6 Tech General discussion of 4.0L OHV and SOHC V6 Ford Ranger engines.

better gas mileage upgrades?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 01-24-2014
lucky4bucky85's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: boyce, louisiana
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
better gas mileage upgrades?

just purchased an 07 quad cab fx4 with an 4.0 SOHC with 27k miles. I have always been a ranger man. would like to know what upgrades would help with exhaust sound, and gas mileage. I really like the MBRP exhaust has anyone had problems with them?
 
  #2  
Old 01-24-2014
99offroadrngr's Avatar
TOYOTA
iTrader: (37)
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 11,713
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts
welcome to RF

i know a few people with the MBRP Turndown exhaust and they like it.
as for gas mileage, either get a tuner or keep your foot off the gas
 
  #3  
Old 01-24-2014
01RangerEdge's Avatar
Scrambles the DeathDealer
iTrader: (11)
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Jackson, MO
Posts: 7,579
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
There is no solution for the gas mileage problem. It is what it is. A tuner will help a little, but the best advice to drive like a grandma.
 
  #4  
Old 01-24-2014
redranger04g's Avatar
Member

iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Placentia, CA
Posts: 927
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Getting a tuner lowered my MPG. It runs so much better that I just want to drive it faster.
 
  #5  
Old 01-24-2014
RonD's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 30,654
Received 2,820 Likes on 2,586 Posts
Electric fan vs belt driven fan frees up a few horse power, maybe small increase in MPG.

Working EGR system allows computer to run a bit leaner so better MPG.

Making sure engine coolant is up at 200-220degF that where it gets best MPG.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
m1tch
4.0L OHV & SOHC V6 Tech
63
11-17-2010 02:47 PM
95Rangerjunkie
SOHC - 2.3L & 2.5L Lima Engines
14
03-17-2008 11:33 AM
Werty
2.9L & 3.0L V6 Tech
26
11-20-2006 04:37 PM
xXcecinestpasXx
2.9L & 3.0L V6 Tech
34
08-19-2006 01:56 PM
2003stealthedge
General Ford Ranger Discussion
32
09-03-2005 01:50 PM



Quick Reply: better gas mileage upgrades?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:01 AM.