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BarryB 11-17-2011 05:30 PM

I'm definitely interested in this problem myself. My truck 2001 2500 4wd auto 3:55's. 230k. 275/65/20's thats about a 33 inch tall tire. The previous owner said he replaced the Vp and the stock lift pump. When I had it off to replace the side cover gasket, it appeared to be a remanufactured one. Starts fine, and runs fine. just ordered an airdog 150. seems to be getting around 14- 15 mpg. Another question I have what should these trucks be getting mileage wise. I haven't been hot rodding mine either.

crazycooter 11-17-2011 10:54 PM

can cheap injectors lead to the lousy mileage club that I am also a member of? I have a rebuilt vp44 from pensacola diesel, and a set of +50 hp candles from the same vendor. I know when I changed them, she would at least start on the first crank, but could that be my problem? even with the smarty, I have only gotten 13.5 mpg at best.

shakenbake 11-22-2011 12:52 AM

I am also wondering about injectors being the culprit. Seems to have an extended cranking time after sitting cold for a while. I have absolutely no idea as to what injectors are in it having only had the truck for a couple months and am also a little leary on trying to pull them just for the simple fact I have never pulled injectors on a diesel before. Is this a simple process? Where can I get these pop tested? Also based on the mods in my sig what would you guys suggest for replacement injectors? Thanks guys!!!

Diesel Dawgs Performance 11-22-2011 01:04 AM

We have always got great mileage feedback from our Big Dawg Injectors.

Luke

shakenbake 11-22-2011 01:14 AM

Any suggestion on which hp injectors? 150hp?

Diesel Dawgs Performance 11-22-2011 01:27 AM

Depends on your mods and how you use your truck.

Luke

shakenbake 11-22-2011 01:25 PM

My truck is mostly used as a daily driver, but would like to be able to pull a fair size camp trailer or boat without worrying about egts going through the roof.

Oliver Green 11-22-2011 03:21 PM

I would say that 100 hp injectors should be plenty big for that i would think and depending on what your future plans are with the truck but i know that scheid diesel has 100 and 150 hp injectors

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Also I'm not sure if you have a programmer but your mileage may change a little maybe not that noticable but if u do have a programmer and change your tire size and it may go up a half mpg or thats what it did on my truck when i changed my tire size to 33 instead of factory

Diesel Dawgs Performance 11-22-2011 05:02 PM

I wouldn't go any larger than 100hp.

Luke

Oliver Green 11-22-2011 05:14 PM

And I guess if you wanted smaller I think bousch makes a 50 hp injector but I think that 100 hp would be good


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