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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 05:13 PM
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Hey guys name is Seth I'm new here so share some love. I have 2010 4x4 xlt with the 5.4. Since I've owned it I put on a magnaflow exhaust. 2.5 HBS level. 20x9 +18 xd hoss. 33" 12.5 nitto trail grapps. 6kHID LED interior and fogs. B&W stow away hitch. I would like a programmer, cold air, and new grille.









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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 08:58 AM
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My 13' FX4 Screw had a nick name... guzzleboost! That thing drank gas like I drink tequila... ok, it drank more than I do, but it was terrible on gas. I also noticed that the quality of gas made a huge difference.

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Recent Costco gas, highway driving = 12.5 mpg driving at 70 mph.
Petro Canada, highway driving = 15.5 mpg driving at 70 mph.

Truck specs: 13' F150 FX4 Screw with appearance, 3.73 gearing, tonneau cover, spray in bed liner, 30,000 miles

Even with good gas, this mileage was really poor. I wonder if ethanol played a part in the poor mileage.

Anyhow, I just traded guzzleboost in for a new truck and this solved my mileage issues. The trade was based on my truck requirements, not mileage but none the less...

The new truck is a 15' F-350 Powerstroke Platinum with the 6.75 box. First highway trip with no mileage on the truck netted 18 mpg. Hmm, so I now have a 8000 lbs truck with a 6.7 liter engine (albeit diesel) and my mileage is better. Makes me wonder if Ram and Nissan are onto something...
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Taurkon
My 13' FX4 Screw had a nick name... guzzleboost! That thing drank gas like I drink tequila... ok, it drank more than I do, but it was terrible on gas. I also noticed that the quality of gas made a huge difference.

eg:

Recent Costco gas, highway driving = 12.5 mpg driving at 70 mph.
Petro Canada, highway driving = 15.5 mpg driving at 70 mph.

Truck specs: 13' F150 FX4 Screw with appearance, 3.73 gearing, tonneau cover, spray in bed liner, 30,000 miles

Even with good gas, this mileage was really poor. I wonder if ethanol played a part in the poor mileage.

Anyhow, I just traded guzzleboost in for a new truck and this solved my mileage issues. The trade was based on my truck requirements, not mileage but none the less...

The new truck is a 15' F-350 Powerstroke Platinum with the 6.75 box. First highway trip with no mileage on the truck netted 18 mpg. Hmm, so I now have a 8000 lbs truck with a 6.7 liter engine (albeit diesel) and my mileage is better. Makes me wonder if Ram and Nissan are onto something...
Why do you have 373 gearing. That will make it drink fuel.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 02:17 PM
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2014 xlt 4x4 3.5 eco screw. 680 mile trip ended up 20 mpg. Speed ranged from 55-73 95% highway. Easy on the peddle and happy with this result.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by gatorgibson1
2014 xlt 4x4 3.5 eco screw. 680 mile trip ended up 20 mpg. Speed ranged from 55-73 95% highway. Easy on the peddle and happy with this result.
3.55 gears
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by gatorgibson1
3.55 gears
373 rear 2inches leveled and 33 terra grapplers. 21 on the highway at 60 mph all day with cruise control on
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 18psi11xlt
373 rear 2inches leveled and 33 terra grapplers. 21 on the highway at 60 mph all day with cruise control on
SWEET! 60 makes huge difference in mpg for sure.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by gatorgibson1
SWEET! 60 makes huge difference in mpg for sure.
Also sct livewire w/ 5star 93 Oct. Performance tune , turbosmart dual BOVS , airaid intake and full 3" stainless works exhaust no cats
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 18psi11xlt
Also sct livewire w/ 5star 93 Oct. Performance tune , turbosmart dual BOVS , airaid intake and full 3" stainless works exhaust no cats
Nice.....plan on keeping mine stock other than a leveling kit and spray in liner.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by gatorgibson1
Nice.....plan on keeping mine stock other than a leveling kit and spray in liner.
Just put catch cans on it. You'll be ssurprised how much junk is getting recycled back into your motor.
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