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Old 09-21-2011, 06:14 PM
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Hey guys
I知 shore this question is asked alot and the different answers and ideas are thrown around alot
How can I get the most fuel economy wail maintaining maximum over all hp/torque.
I知 looking in to gauges now and I read this article 1993 Dodge W250 - Cummins Diesel Engine - Diesel Power Magazine I plan on keeping the VE,
I知 open to all ideas and suggestions
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Old 09-21-2011, 09:07 PM
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The best combo Ive encountered is stock injectors, 4" exhaust, 3" intake tubes, intake, 16 cm housing, 56mm comp wheel, and a couple turns on the fuel screw. With this setup I can keep up with the new trucks and still get 21-24 mpg all day long.
 
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Old 09-22-2011, 05:30 AM
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Your truck is it stick min is an auto. 518 I understand that it does mean alot but this is the card I was dealt.
"16 cm housing, 56mm comp wheel" you池e talking about the turbo right.
 
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Old 09-22-2011, 08:47 AM
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Yes those are the measurements of the compressor wheel and turbine housing. Since you have an auto getting a good torque converter would be a good first step to better mpg.
 
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:01 PM
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i just read this article and my only comment is holy S#$% i like
 
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Old 09-22-2011, 08:35 PM
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Theirs a guy out there or in here calls huntinguy I think? It痴 saved on another computer but he痴 put a vgturbo off a 6.0 ford on an 89 or 90 1st gen it痴 cool, deferent, and a challenge for another day. In the same thought a 2nd gen turbo for the small turbo in a twin setup is that sound like a good start and do they help mpg?
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 10:20 AM
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can you use a sec gen turbo to fuel a stock hc1 turbo in a twin set up? cus that would make twins on mine fairly easy since i have a sec gen turbo handy i cant remember what the sec gen turbo is at the moment but if it would work that would save me alot of time and money
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by t-bone117yamaha
can you use a sec gen turbo to fuel a stock hc1 turbo in a twin set up? cus that would make twins on mine fairly easy since i have a sec gen turbo handy i cant remember what the sec gen turbo is at the moment but if it would work that would save me alot of time and money
Nope.
 
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figures haha thanks
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 12:18 PM
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I read recently about a guy that put twins on his truck and his mileage dropped to 18-19 mpg. I would think a vgt turbo off a 6.7 would be the best for mpg. It can spool almost instantly and becomes less restrictive at higher rpm.
 


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