RE: more power an better mileage???

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (fasstdak@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Feb 16 2004 - 06:30:41 EST


Definitely the Superchips Programmer.

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
pennywise03@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 11:15 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: more power an better mileage???

Ah ok i can understand that point ... an so ya sayin i should ditch the 10"
for a better option like a cold air intake for starters??? any thoughts on
the power chips available for the 3.9
>
> In article <021520041830.18620.dd5@comcast.net>,
> pennywise03@comcast.net
> writes:
> >
> >
> > Hey all ok here's the dilemma i need advice i have an '03 sxt 3.9
> > manny tran.
> an I want to find engine mods that will not only give me more hp but
> better mpg any thoughts on where to start would be greatly appreciated
> ..the only mod done so far is i took off the factory air intake an
> swapped in a 10" round k&n filter..thanks ..Jake
>
> That 10" round filter will hurt you in performance, as you'll be
> pulling in hotter air.
>
> You cannot get *both* mileage and performance. At least not at the
same time.
> Many of the same mods that get more power will also get more mileage,
> but if you dive a tank of gas "hard" you won't get the extra mileage -
> only the extra performance. Likewise, if you drive "civilly", you'll
> get better mileage, but you won't be lighting up the 0-60 timer.



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