Don't really have any MPG hints but I can second your opinions on the
FIPK not really helpin' mileage! I've got hard numbers at
http://www.geocities.com/natedak2k/mods.html if your interested.
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Nate, Ogden UT
http://www.geocities.com/natedak2k
natedak2k@yahoo.com ; nbjohnson@networld.com
Forest Green 00 Dakota CC 4X4, 5-speed, LSD, 3.92 Rear, 4.7L/287ci, Extang BlackMax Tonneau
"D2K"
----- Original Message -----
From: <PoohDog629@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 9:04 AM
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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