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Ideas For Better Fuel Mileage?

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Old 10-07-2008, 12:45 AM
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Old 10-07-2008, 02:11 AM
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alright cool. my internet messed up but i'm about to post a big long mess of stuff on the pvc deal.
 
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you may want to look at getting a lift pump that way you can run the PPE on the highest setting and only have to worry about your trans
 
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Okay i get what you are saying. and yeah i may look at one of them.

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yeah i looked at those lift pumps... prettty expensive for such a small piece.
but oh well i guess. stuff costs money. but i think i'd rather just drive it notmal instead of puttin my foot into it all the time and then when i have the money i'll get the sandwhich)
hmmmmi got alot to think about right now.... i'm for sure buying a programmer first though.
 

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Gauges should be your first bomb
 
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Originally Posted by Big_Johnson
...then when I have the money I'll get the sandwhich)
WTF was I talkin about?? I think I just woke up... Idk why else I woulda said I'm getting a sandwhich.

But really? Gauges? I mean I was actually thinkin about getting my programmer and gauges all at the same time...
 
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Gauges are a must anytime you are using an over stock HP tune.. so getting them at the same time would be fine.. As for the lift pump, since you are getting the PPE Standard, the highest setting is 225 hp, your stock fuel supply system will be fine. If you ever upgrade to EFI Live or the PPE +2 Hott.. then yes, definately get a lift pump. :upup:
 
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Yeah I don't think I'd like the EFI Live. I like the plug and go idea better.
But I am thinkin about getting the PPE +2 hot after I get my SC stage 4. But that'll be awhile from now...

And yeah I wont be runnin my PPE on 225 unless I'm racing at the track or burnin some ricer off the road (I'm so throwin a train horn/air horn on there too)
 
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Originally Posted by jdugie123
you may want to look at getting a lift pump that way you can run the PPE on the highest setting and only have to worry about your trans

even with out the lift pump it still mess up the trans.

but it really wakes up the truck and improves throttle response with the lift pump.

and there is a slight gain in mpg
 
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Old 10-08-2008, 12:22 AM
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With all this stuff there is to buy i think i am going just wait till my sister goes outta town and sell her car to pay for all my stuff.

Either that or i'm gonna have to start muggin people

nah. but so i'm confused... i've heard that i need it and that i dont need it.

There needs to be a list that's like "These are the cheapest parts that get you the most horsepower and keep chances of breaking stuff to a very low percentage." ...Not sure if that made sense...

However! if you do know what i meant and you have a great combo that costs as close to 800 (or less that'd be great) then let me know what it is.
 


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