RE: Mileage issues.. (long)

From: Alan Casey (acasey@io.com)
Date: Sat Jun 07 1997 - 15:05:37 EDT


        Once I put the headers on, my low-end torque came back in a big way,
and my mid-range was great!! (4th gear pulls 1600-4500 rpm). When I tow,
I use the stock SBEC to avoid the 92 octane fuel, and so that I get even
more
torque..(the MP SBEC generates more hp/less torque than the stock unit, and
isn't recommended for towing). On a recent trip to the Colorado river, I
towed a
4500# boat/trailer combo from San Diego - 175 mi. to river, and back... I
did the
same trip last year minus the headers & K&N... Results = 3 mpg better with
same load, same conditions. Speed = averaged 67 mph entire trip vs. 60,
and
pulled the toughest grade 5 mph better... I pull my friends boat better
than his
F250 w/460V8, and get better mileage (I do better pulling than he does
driving hwy
not towing! : 13.5 mpg vs. 11 mpg!!!)

        Again, all towing is done with stock SBEC... It only takes 5 minutes to
change...I've gotten so good at it, that when I get a full tank of gas, I
check the oil-
change the SBEC-- usually with 20/21 gallons used...And I'm done!
        
        I've got a picture of the boat and my truck, I'll post it up the web page.
(nice boat, wish it were mine!)

        Sam '95 SLT

I am wondering if your headers would give me back some torque that I lost
from my crower roller rockers. I may also have to check into getting a
stock SBEC, I traded mine in on the MP SBEC, did'nt think I would need it.
 The MP SBEC has always pulled my boat with no problem, but that has
changed since the rockers. You really notice the lack of torque down low.

Alan...

94' SLT,V8,5spd,MP SBEC,Flowmaster,SureGrip,MSD,Pulleys,Crower roller
rockers,open air filter.

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