And Here's a study with "Internet Proof" on that subject.
http://mars.acnet.wnec.edu/~ehaffner/did.htm
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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: Ronald Wong <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 10:19 AM
Subject: RE: DML: Gas mileage?
> Actually, the hard tonneau is better by 4% according to an aerodynamics
> study using a wind tunnel. It's leaving the tailgate down that kills you!
>
> 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 Jack Paulson
> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 10:08 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Gas mileage?
>
>
> I would love to know which mods give what amount of
> increase in mileage but, usually there are a lot of
> variables to contend with.
> My suggestions are:
> - Lighten up - take out any extra weight
> - Air up - Put in the correct air pressure - I use
> 35psi for my 31X10.5 street use
> - Aero dynamics - take off roof rack accessories when
> not needed
> - Flowmaster - It sounds nice if nothing else
> - Keep it tuned up
>
> Really question other mods for increases in MPG.
> When I asked if the 180 degree install incrased MPG
> most on the list said they didn't notice any.
>
> The other popular mods on the list are the floowing
> but I don't know if they actually increase mileage ( I
> would like to know:
> -Synthetic motor oil
> -8MM wires
> -Tornnau cover - most said that with the design of
> newer trucks this does not help MPG
> -Amsoil gear oil
> -High voltage ingition coils
> -Cowl hoods - I just asked about this and Learned a
> great deal - maybe by keeping the engin and air into
> it cooler the MPG would go up but by how much?
> -Electric Fan
>
> I'm getting 17mpg city - not a heavy foot and 21
> highway @65.
> I'm going on a long trip this weekend so I will be
> courious to know what highway MPG I get.
>
> Let me know if you find anything that helps to get the
> mpg up.
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
> --- PoohDog629@aol.com wrote:
> > 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
>
>
> =====
> 2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus Package
> 31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group
> HD Package Skid Plates Added:Airaid air filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber,
> Steel Horse Torneau cover, Autolite Double Platinum Spark Plugs,
> Removed air horns from Throttle Boddy, added new TB bolts,
> Cool Tape around air filter and A/C tubes
>
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