In my '97, I was getting about 13-15 stock.The first thing I did was to add
a tonneau cover. I watched the 'ol gas needle for a few weeks and noticed no
changes. It dropped even lower after lift and tires. After adding Gibson
exhaust, Akimoto Intake, F&B TB, Jet chip, and 180 Thermostat, I've seen
about 14-16. I would guess that without the lift and bigger tires that I
could see 16-18.Losing some weight in my foot might help too. Still can't
say enough about the TB. Bruce did a great job on this one. My $0.02
----- Original Message -----
From: WOT or waiting at a Red <dakatack@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 10:31 AM
Subject: Re: DML: MPG increase after TB install
The shell I added caused a DROP in mpg. I saw a web page that tested trucks
with the tail gate on, then off, Shell on, then off, etc in a wind tunnel.
Turns out the shells don't help at all.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 5:45 AM
Subject: Re: DML: MPG increase after TB install
> 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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