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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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what kind of MPGs is everyone getting in your truck?
specify what you drive if you post.. 2500 4x4, 3500 2wd..etc.
I have a tacoma and get about 20 MPG and have thought about gettin
another diesel instead of gas burner. i drive 20 minutes to work everyday..
what do you all think is best?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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I've got 05 GMC 2500HD CC/LB 4x4 6,940lbs empty got 23.7 MPG on the last tank.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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What all kind of mods do you have on the truck?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ShawDawg
What all kind of mods do you have on the truck?
Mods:
PPE Xcellerator Standard Lvl 3, S&B Intake w/ Lbz turbo mp, Welded up EGR and Ported manifold, Pvc Reroute, MBRP Turbo Downpipe, MBRP Cat delete w/Banks cat back, Transgo Jr. w/ deep pan, XX Fuel Filter Kit, and 265 Toyo ATs.

Soon to add EFI Live.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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If I get one, i will keep it close to stock as possible without changing intake and all that.. anyone got stock trucks that get good mileage?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Well bone stock I was getting 16 around town and 18 on the highway. With just a programmer, PVC reroute, Egr blocker plate, and stock air box mod. I was getting 20-21.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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I have a 2005 2500 cc 4x4 that I run a big power tune for better fuel mileage and I get around 18 city and my last road trip I got 26 on the mostly highway. I drive trying to keep the rpm's below 2000 and boost below 5psi around town, its a bit slow but it works.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jbrown1132
I have a 2005 2500 cc 4x4 that I run a big power tune for better fuel mileage and I get around 18 city and my last road trip I got 26 on the mostly highway. I drive trying to keep the rpm's below 2000 and boost below 5psi around town, its a bit slow but it works.
Did you get 6th gear unlocked? I'm sure that will keep the rpms in the sweet spot and be able to go 70 mph.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TruePerformanceDiesel
Did you get 6th gear unlocked? I'm sure that will keep the rpms in the sweet spot and be able to go 70 mph.
still have the 5sp ally
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jbrown1132
I have a 2005 2500 cc 4x4 that I run a big power tune for better fuel mileage and I get around 18 city and my last road trip I got 26 on the mostly highway. I drive trying to keep the rpm's below 2000 and boost below 5psi around town, its a bit slow but it works.
So you have a stock motor and just have a tune and can get 26 mpgs out of it?
 
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