Re: 4.7 vs 3.9 gas consumption?

From: Bill Day (billday@joink.com)
Date: Thu Feb 13 2003 - 06:05:46 EST


yes, he likely is getting better mileage

his motor is not working as hard as your v6

I get roughly 12mpg oon a good tank with my v6, 3.55 4x4 CC and 42x20.5x15
were I got about 18 when i ran the stock LT or P235 75R15

Bill Day

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From: "Punch" <2punch.crash2000@AHM.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 1:30 AM
Subject: DML: 4.7 vs 3.9 gas consumption?

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> hmmm a friend of mine says he gets better mileage from his 4.7 then I do
> from my 3.9?
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> anyone explain this to me?
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> we have same gearing, he is a clubcab same as me.
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> I average 400KM per tank, he says he gets 500-600KM, mixed city/highway.
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