how can i get better fuel milage?

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Mar 23, 2013 | 10:26 AM

Cowboy4781

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how can i get better fuel milage?

I have a 1997 ford superduty (450). It has a 4.63 gear ratio in it. Right now it gets about 12 mpg. And weighs around 9000 lbs.

Mar 23, 2013 | 03:49 PM

mojoman

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intake, exhaust, and a light foot...a chip will help...but you gotta treat the skinny pedal easy...if you chip/tune the engine get some good gauges for it...hth

Mar 29, 2013 | 03:31 PM

jcal88

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If you don't absolutely need the gearing, put in 4.10

Mar 30, 2013 | 11:41 AM

POWER-STRUCK

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203 t-stat, tuning, royal purple

Mar 30, 2013 | 01:12 PM

Slim Whitey

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step 1, lower final drive.
step 2, try to shed some weight if you can.

Mar 30, 2013 | 02:24 PM

Owey

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Check this stuff out!!!

~ http://ktperformance.net/i-6683146-6...l.html#reviews

~ AFE® - Ford F-250 1994-1997 Stage 2 Cold Air Intake System

~ Also try changing compressor wheel in your turbo!! Also want to change the turbo down pipe to allow for better exhaust!!

Mar 30, 2013 | 06:07 PM

joebob3093

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From: Powell Butte, OR

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Originally Posted by POWER-STRUCK

203 t-stat, tuning, royal purple

never put in a 203 T stat. all it does is sky rocket your oil temps and kill the life of it. royal purple is also a joke, WAY over priced and not worth it. scheaffers is the best oil you can get.