Need help for modifications to save fuel
Good Lord.....
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Mesa, Az
Vortec Cyclone??!?!?!!? Plahhheese. Snake oil is what they call that. If it were that easy to gain MPG, then the manufacturer would have done it already. They would have bought the company and taken the technology for themselves. Just remember this, if you can pour it in your gas tank or install it in less than 5 minutes and gain even .5 increase in mpg, the manufacturer would have done it already. As a company, they have much more to gain by increased MPG than all of us do put together.
I say if you wanna save gas, use common sense, keep your foot out of it. Or you can lower your truck, put a ferrari front end, change your tires and wheels to a 3 inch wide funny car style setup for wind resistance, pull all your interior out, remove the bed, and unplug 4 of the 8 coil packs
Last edited by Schertz7; Oct 4, 2008 at 01:45 AM.
shmember1
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From: Ft Myers, FL
Vortec Cyclone??!?!?!!? Plahhheese. Snake oil is what they call that. If it were that easy to gain MPG, then the manufacturer would have done it already. They would have bought the company and taken the technology for themselves. Just remember this, if you can pour it in your gas tank or install it in less than 5 minutes and gain even .5 increase in mpg, the manufacturer would have done it already. As a company, they have much more to gain by increased MPG than all of us do put together.
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Not to rain on anyones parade, but surely we didn't buy a truck expecting decent mileage. I went into my truck knowing full well it was going to eat gas. But then again... I also came from a 1982 oldsmobile that was getting single digits.
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From: Lake Mary Florida
And you'll spend over $1k to do all of that. What will you gain for your money? Maybe an extra 1-2 mpg's. How long will it take you in gas savings to recoup that extra money you'll spend? Years! Don't do performance mods simply to squeeze out an extra 1-2 mpg because it just isn't cost effective. Do performance mods because you want extra performance and drivability out of your truck and you won't be dissappointed. I have the big 3 performance mods (CAI, exhaust & tuner) and couldn't be happier with the results, but I didn't go into it thinking I'll do it for the mpg's I'll gain.