RE: Overhead Computer vs. Manual Mileage Calculation

From: Norah Bleazard (norah.dml@bleazard.net)
Date: Fri Aug 22 2003 - 05:37:02 EDT


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of andy levy
> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:46 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Overhead Computer vs. Manual Mileage Calculation
>
> I figured you'd ask once I brought up my spreadsheet. I think it's too
> early to tell. I've only been through 5 tanks so far and my recent
> driving has not been representative of my habits in the 5 tanks prior to
> installing the intake. Also, I've been using a bit more of the
> loud pedal.
>
> I do have one "measured" test I've done that I can reproduce but I don't
> know when I'll be headed to Albany next to run that.
>
> --
> -andy

We didn't do a lot of tracking on the improvements but we both noticed a
slight improvement on the MPG (.5) and the top end seemed to open up a
little more. Definitely no negatives in having it :-)

Norah Bleazard http://www.bleazard.net Toronto, Ontario
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