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Old Mar 4, 2013
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Tuned

Will getting my 03 4.0 tuned help get better mileage?!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013
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Yes, search. Lots and lots of threads about this. You would have to get a custom tune. Most tuning options include 87 or 91 performance, towing, or economy
 
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start with load reducing items. brake service, wheel bearing in check, tires at proper inflation, tonneau cover, e-fan, no crap in the truck, clean air filter, plugs.

THEN and only then, go consider a tuner.
 
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Wut brand do u suggest?
 
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Most people go with an SVT tuner and there are various people who can tune them.
 
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SCT`s are popular. i run a superchips and like it.
 
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Thanks for the info.
 
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Sorry I meant SCT not SVT. Must be that SVT Raptor stuck in my head
 
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I just tuned mine along with exhaust and cold air intake and a airaide spacer ill let you know my mileage before I was around 14 city not sure freeway I don't drive it much
 
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Thanks Boyd, looking forward to your insight
 
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Just got my tuner, since I recently lifted the truck my shift points were incorrect and the mileage sucked.

Since I loaded the 87 economy tune my truck drives much better, a lot like it did when it was stock.

My shift points are fixed and I'm gaining MPG's

Get a custom tune though, none of the prewritten crap
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013
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I just tuned mine along with exhaust and cold air intake and a airaide spacer ill let you know my mileage before I was around 14 city not sure freeway I don't drive it much
lol airaid spacer, guess people still buy them cause they read the packaging and "feel" the HP increase
 
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No it was on it when I bought it
 
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