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so i blew the hell out of the EPA standards for my truck
so i went on a little road trip up to around st. helens near washington, it was the maiden voyage for my scangauge, and i averaged on the trip home 31.5 MPG

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and for the whole tank i averaged 28.7MPG


not bad for something shaped like a brick

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dude that is awesome, I see u gotta 4banger though...
 
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That is damn good, I need a sg but do not have the funds yet.. can I borrow yours? lol

I got 26 mpg all hwy once with 31"s..
 
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26 is not bad, the best i ever got on my 30.5's was 24MPG
 
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heh, I still average around 28mpg. 4-Banger FTW!
 
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the way gas is going, the 4 bangers are the way to go


4 banger FTW
 
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I've got an automatic so my mpg sucks compared to yalls..

Just gotta wait for this next tank!
 
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thats still not bad for an auto
 
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damn!
 
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im pretty sure Im hittin 20s with 37s right now...
 
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2.5L powerhouse FTW!!!!

I get about the same when i keep my speeds down.
 
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blahhhhh.




That's why i want a econobox ranger to rally around. slammed police interceptor like.



2.5L OWNS 2.3L.
 
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i wished i had the 2.3


changing the plugs in the 2.5 is a PITA
 
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Originally Posted by SVT01RANGER
i wished i had the 2.3


changing the plugs in the 2.5 is a PITA
its not any better on a 2.3, that is I think they are all dual plug so you have 8 to do!
 
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Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
2.5L OWNS 2.3L.
2.3D OWNES 2.5L !!!!
 
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Originally Posted by SVT01RANGER
i wished i had the 2.3


changing the plugs in the 2.5 is a PITA
you do know the 2.5L is the same thing as the old 2.3L right?

it just has a longer stroke.

i put the 2.5L in my 97, i get about 16mpg.
 
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I get about 14 mixed driving from my 4.0. Boooooooooooooo!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by 5speedin2.3
you do know the 2.5L is the same thing as the old 2.3L right?

it just has a longer stroke.

i put the 2.5L in my 97, i get about 16mpg.



i'm talking about the newer 2.3L's the ones with ther plugs in the valve covers
 
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Originally Posted by SVT01RANGER
i'm talking about the newer 2.3L's the ones with ther plugs in the valve covers
I've never replaced them, how easy is it?
 
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I've never replaced them, how easy is it?
The 2.3 DuraTec DOHC is simple to change plugs on. They're all right there on top of the motor. You just need a spark plug socket with the rubber grommet in it so you don't drop them, and a 6" extension to reach them.
 
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onthe 2.5L's you have to pull the upper intake manifold off, its not too bad if you take your time
 
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I get about 14 mixed driving from my 4.0. Boooooooooooooo!!!!
Really!?!? I am getting 17 with 90-95% city driving in my AWD V8!
 
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Originally Posted by SVT01RANGER
on the 2.5L's you have to pull the upper intake manifold off, its not too bad if you take your time
you don't have to pull the upper intake just you a swivel socket or a wobel extinction I've done it plenty of times.
 
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If thats the first time you used it, then it is probably not right. You need to do a fillup or two to adjust the percentage and then it will be spot on.
 
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2.5 power! I am getting like 23 though.
 
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