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Old 03-21-2013, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jakez
it goes to lioke 3500 rpm then drops and sputters itself back to life and runs fine. but sometimes if its real cold it will die.
3.5k is real high. Could be a vac leak or possibly IAC.
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i havent adjusted tire size. i will do that though. i have 365/75/16 what should the tire revsmile be? and [MENTION=118772]Tackle[/MENTION]. thats what i usually do.
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Originally Posted by jakez
i havent adjusted tire size. i will do that though. i have 365/75/16 what should the tire revsmile be? and [MENTION=118772]Tackle[/MENTION]. thats what i usually do.
Assuming you meant 265, it could still be off depending on what was stock as that is what the pcm was programmed at.

So what do you get for mpg when you calculate it?
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These suggestions are correct but also i wonder just what kind of "big" bumper you have. Heavier and less aerodynamic could be factors as well as the others some have suggested could be a combined lower mileage. Do you have electric fans? I gained 2+ mpg from that...
You definitely want to figure out exact mpg, also i would average over at least 2 tanks as well.
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i have a 5in lift and the tires are as big as 35s but there not 35s. and i have a bumper like iron cross bumpers. and im gonna finish the tank i have right now and see what i get.
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Originally Posted by jakez
i have a 5in lift and the tires are as big as 35s but there not 35s. and i have a bumper like iron cross bumpers. and im gonna finish the tank i have right now and see what i get.
That certainly does not help mileage. You have 3.55s?
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yea no kidding lol. and i honestly dont know. but maybe if this will help decideing what gears i have. on the freeway i can go 65mph at 1600 rpm
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Originally Posted by jakez
yea no kidding lol. and i honestly dont know. but maybe if this will help decideing what gears i have. on the freeway i can go 65mph at 1600 rpm
What's your door code for your axle and what's your stock tire size



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