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Old 03-23-2013, 10:26 AM
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Default 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.
 
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Old 03-23-2013, 03:49 PM
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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
 
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If you don't absolutely need the gearing, put in 4.10
 
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203 t-stat, tuning, royal purple
 
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step 1, lower final drive.
step 2, try to shed some weight if you can.
 
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Old 03-30-2013, 02:24 PM
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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!!
 
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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.
 
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i use rotella myself.
 
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