Re: more power an better mileage???

From: Phillip Batson (pbatson68@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Feb 17 2004 - 16:50:18 EST


I average about 210 miles to a tank. That's just
everyday driving. If I babied it and didn't let the
revs go above 2k, I'd get a lot better mileage, but
I'd see a lot more birds as it takes a long time to
get up to speed that way! 8)

--- Ed Estoppey <turbododge@rogers.com> wrote:
>
> I put a ported tb on my v6er along with a K&N gen 2
> intake and flowmaster
> exhaust, when i babied the dak i got good mileage
> when i tramped on it, i
> got bad mileage, but good performance. I got a R/T
> now and its just about on
> empty now , i got 290 kms(180 miles) on this tank of
> fuel :( and i babied
> it.
>
> Ed
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Gmblows@aol.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 8:12 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: more power an better mileage???
>
>
> >
> > Underdrive pulleys, synthetic fluids, electric
> fan, supercharger...
> > Proper air pressure, alignment.
> > If you had an older model I would suggest basic
> tune-up parts and a fresh
> O2
> > sensor.
> >
> > > 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
> > >
> >
>

=====
Phil
2000 4x4 CC 4.7L



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