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Best MPG in a looooong time!

Pictures speak for themselves. This is with a auto 3.0, 32s and a 3" body lift.

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I got 19.37 going to the Ohio Cracker Barrel meet. My personal best so far.
 
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I want whatever kinda gas you're putting in. 177 miles and the tank is still full. lol
 
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yeah did you go 177 miles on one tank?
 
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I had just filled the tank up 20 miles ago, I had like 1/2 tank when I left school. I was at 150 miles when I left the gas station.
 
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That is awesome. Man I really want one. Stop posting pics of those things or you are going to make me get one.
 
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how many miles do you get to a tank?
 
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that seems low for a 3.0... its almost like 4.0 mileage for 4x4.. why is the mileage so close??
 
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when i took my road trip to gastonia to get my new tires i got 22mpg.. it surprised the hell out of me.. 4.0l auto 33s
 
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Yeah i get around that in a 5spd 4.0L 31's.. hell i cruise control at 90mph and get 19mpg hahah.. but at 75mph i get like 20 - 22 mpg.
 
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Originally Posted by mossyoak03
how many miles do you get to a tank?
No clue, probably around 290-300

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that seems low for a 3.0... its almost like 4.0 mileage for 4x4.. why is the mileage so close??
Maybe a stock 4.0 with a manual transmission.
 
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Yeah but your tires are only an inch bigger than mine.. and i have 1 L more motor.. i was just wondering why yours wouldnt be higher being thats really the only differences i can find.. except i have intake, exhaust and plugs. .thats it.
 
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Honestly I don't care what mileage you get, I was just excited that I got this hence why I made the thread.
 
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I didnt mean to put your mpg down simply wanted to know if thats normal for 3.0s i guess..

but i still think thats really good for our trucks to get anyways.
 
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Yeah I think so, I didn't get much better stock cause of my 4.10s.
 
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Yeah me either. But the 4.10's are pretty good for an all around gear.. i dont think you would like going to a 3.73.. better mpg but you lose power..

I barely get average 19mpg and thats all city.. but i am going to ca this week all highway so ill let you all know how i average at highway.


but yeah good job.. more mpg = less money on gas.
 
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
No clue, probably around 290-300
yea im averaging around 270 a tank. what other things can that thing do?
 
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it does mpg, mph, tach, temps for tranny, and throttle position and tons of stuff.. intake temps and yeah.. i read it does like 26 things lol
 
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» Fuel Economy
» Fuel Rate
» Battery Voltage
» Coolant Temperature
» Intake Air Temperature
» Engine Speed (RPM)
» Vehicle speed (MPH and KM/H)
» Manifold Pressure
(not available on some vehicles)
» Engine Load
» Throttle Position
» Ignition Timing
» Open/Closed Loop

» Maximum Speed
» Average Speed
» Maximum Coolant Temperature
» Maximum RPM
» Driving Time
» Driving Distance
» Fuel Used
» Trip Fuel Economy
» Distance to Empty
» Time to Empty
» Fuel to Empty
» Reads Trouble Codes
» Reads conditions that set the Trouble Code
» Clears Trouble Codes
»

Turns off "Check Engine" light
» Tells you when vehicle is "Ready" to pass OBDII testing
» Make and store up to 10 rewritable special codes
to send to the vehicle computer
It has like 15 different X gauges that you can add as well.
 
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what gears are you running. thats the set up im thinking of running. I have a 3.0 auto and i cant decide if i should go 32's or 33's. Either way Ill probly have to re gear I have 3.73's.
 
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never mind i saw your sig lol.
 
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Yeah I have 4.10s, just go to a junkyard and swap in another 8.8 out of a Ranger with 4.10s. Or you could get a 8.8 out of a Explorer that has disc brakes but you have to do a little welding on it.
 
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dang i might have to add that to my list now. how does it hook up?
 
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dang i might have to add that to my list now. how does it hook up?
OBII port under the dash..

I get that mpg city!

good job!
 
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Yeah I have 4.10s, just go to a junkyard and swap in another 8.8 out of a Ranger with 4.10s. Or you could get a 8.8 out of a Explorer that has disc brakes but you have to do a little welding on it.
Id like to. I have a 7.5 with the l/s. Is there going to be any problems I run into if i go to the 8.8. And do you guys think 4.56's would turn 33's alright. I have a cat back exhaust underdrive pulleys and a tunner.
 


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