I'm more inclined to think the increase is from the shell. I saw some
mileage improvement with the tonneau I added. Still can't say for sure
if the TB added any mileage on my V8.
"Joel ." wrote:
>
> Why do you think the increase is from the TB instead of the shell?
>
> Joel
>
> >Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2001 23:09:22 -0500
> >From: Alex Harris <jetcity@swbell.net>
> >Subject: DML: MPG increase after TB install
> >To: DML <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >
> >Well, I've put four tanks of gas through the Dak since installing my Quick-D
> >TB, and my mileage has gone up by an even 2 MPG (went from 13+ to 15+ in the
> >city). This is with the addition of a camper shell as well.
> >
> >This was the finishing mod in the intake/exhaust chain, along with cold air
> >intake, JBA headers and Flowmaster muffler. I don't know all the mechanics
> >of it, but I' d guess it's more likely that putting that final piece in
> >place is responsible for the gains (getting rid of the last major
> >restriction) rather than just the TB, but I don't know... what do you more
> >knowledgeable people think?
> >
> >I'm not complaining, though!
> >
> >- Alex
> >'00 SLT RC V6 5-Speed
> >Profile: http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/SxokV7hSrtCVk
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