Does modifying my airbox improve mpg?
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Does modifying my airbox improve mpg?
I understand that many people are removing the snorkel and sometimes even widening the hole in the airbox. But widening everything seems like it would draw air from under the hood and not outside. does anyone have experience with this?
The reason I ask, is that my ranger is my dd, and I actually have to have a truck for work. Im currently getting 13.8mpg. I want to drive it until the wheels fall off and/or actually need a bigger truck. But I'm a bit concerned about gas going up. I've already ordered a catback system, coming in the mail. and im open to being a better driver/ down shifting less/ and possibly using mid-grade...im going to have to do a cost-per-mile evaluation.
The reason I ask, is that my ranger is my dd, and I actually have to have a truck for work. Im currently getting 13.8mpg. I want to drive it until the wheels fall off and/or actually need a bigger truck. But I'm a bit concerned about gas going up. I've already ordered a catback system, coming in the mail. and im open to being a better driver/ down shifting less/ and possibly using mid-grade...im going to have to do a cost-per-mile evaluation.
Last edited by blue; 02-16-2012 at 03:34 PM.
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14-16 city is about the best you can hope for, flat highway maybe 20.
If you actually need a truck then the ranger is to small and the mileage difference isn't significant. I have done worked in a v10 super duty before and it got about the same mileage as my 4.0 which is insane. My 4.6 CVPI gets better mileage all around, and its heavier.
If you actually need a truck then the ranger is to small and the mileage difference isn't significant. I have done worked in a v10 super duty before and it got about the same mileage as my 4.0 which is insane. My 4.6 CVPI gets better mileage all around, and its heavier.
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and I've thought about a different truck. Ive just never had any problems with rangers and i really like the level II w/ standard transmission. they're pretty sturdy...a truck is a truck for a reason i guess; they aren't built for gas mileage. i was just wondering if i tweaked the airbox, whether i would see any benifits. i appreciate you guys breaking it down for me
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