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24v fuel economy crap. need valve adjustment?

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Old 02-10-2012, 09:16 PM
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Is this hand calculated or looking at the overhead? More info on the truck please. Mods 4x4?
 
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Old 02-10-2012, 10:50 PM
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Is this better HRD
Much better!!
 
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Old 02-10-2012, 11:27 PM
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I just adjusted my valves because my mileage went down hill it made a difference. Also turbo spools up faster and sit me back into my seat now IM HAPPY!!!
 
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Old 02-11-2012, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by H.R.D
Easiest way to find out if it will help you is by doing it.

Below are some pdf files that can help you a lot on resetting your APPS and Overhead.
Thats it?? On the apps reset! I've read post where guys were removing the apps and setting them by a voltage meter. What was the purpose of them doing it that way?
 
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Old 02-15-2012, 07:09 PM
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im not sure in the gears in the rear but @ 70 in 6th in turning 2000. all my mods should be in my sig.
 
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Old 02-15-2012, 08:21 PM
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im not sure in the gears in the rear but @ 70 in 6th in turning 2000. all my mods should be in my sig.
Most likly 3.73s...
 
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Old 02-15-2012, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RanchhandTCR
Most likly 3.73s...
not with a 02 its 3.55 or 3.54
 
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Old 02-16-2012, 03:55 PM
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My 01 turns around 2000 at 70 with 3.55s check for a dealer equipment sticker under the hood or in the glove box. It will tell you gearing
 
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Old 02-16-2012, 11:12 PM
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ya its got 3.54s but that seems awful high rpms for those gears i would like to se it down around 1600 at 70 would be nice
 
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Old 02-18-2012, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by starrysky111
ya its got 3.54s but that seems awful high rpms for those gears i would like to se it down around 1600 at 70 would be nice
look for a gear ratio calculator. enter in all your info, and figure out what size tire's you'd need to get to 1600 rpms at 70mph. and it's pretty sweet to mess with. this is one i use most. Gear Ratio Calculator its pretty sweet.
 
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