The problem you have is: the more the mods the better the mpg but that right
foot subconsciously gets heavier and heavier. Pretty soon, you're going:
What's with those DML people? I keep adding these mods and my mpg keeps
getting worse and worse. Seriously, though, when you make your engine more
efficient you also gain performance, in most cases.
You're starting to let your truck breathe with the FIPK. Now, you need to
get that air inside with a TB and/or MPI, then you need to let that air out
the back end with at least a catback, possibly headers. Don't know how far
you want to go with this. There's always the PCM. Ignition, coil, wires,
plugs, cap and rotor. After that, it's gonna get expensive!
Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of PoohDog629@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 9:05 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Gas mileage?
Hey all, I hope the list can get over the latest trend of temper flares
without losing any major members. I think we just need to remember how much
information the list brings us and everything that we can learn and share
about our trucks because of the list. With my .02 added here is my question
for all of you all knowing dakota owners. I'm looking for some gas mileage
out of my 5.2 '98 cc. Right now with nothing but city driving and keeping my
foot out of it I'm right at 13.5 mpg. That's not too bad, but I was
wondering
what I could do to get this figure up a couple digits. The only modification
I have made to my truck is the K&N FIPK. I put it on about 2 weeks ago and
haven't yet gotten any hard numbers on gas mileage, but it looks as if
things
haven't really improved any in this department. I have seen a big amount of
gain in the giddyup and go department though and I love it. I'm looking to
mainly make the truck run as efficiently as possible and if I can get some
extra hp's I wouldn't be disappointed. Thanks to all of you that have
brought
me some major findings and information about my truck.
Mike
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