Re: MPG was: Synthetic oils - Reply

From: GSWillhite (GSWillhite@ualr.edu)
Date: Thu Jan 14 1999 - 12:19:42 EST


T, I removed my stock airbox and replaced w/a conical K&N
which fits on a 3 inch tube. It has an elbow that places it
just passed the old airbox area. I have cold air that is
being rammed into the area as well. I know this helping my
mpg when I keep my foot out of it.

GS -

98 5.2L 5spd
Black (4x2) reg. cab

>
> You guys are *still* driving me nuts! I got the 3.55 gears and I've pegged
> it with the cruise control at both 65 and 70 as has been suggested and my
> mileage still sucks! I wish I had gotten the 3.92 gears now... Clearly
> the mileage wouldn't be any worse (Damn, it seems like it would be better!)
> and I could of had some fun smoking the Badyears off the rims!!
>
> T.
> ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> Subject: DML: MPG was: Synthetic oils
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 1/13/99 10:25 AM
>
>
> Yep, Robert is dead on with this figure of 18 mpg. Mine is
> 18-18.5 with a 3.92SG rearend. This was a welcome surprise
> with this gearing. Got to keep it around 65-70mph tho. Over
> 70 drops mpg fast.
>
> GS -
>
> 98 5.2L 5spd
>
> > >Robert Miller
> > >97 DAK CC 318 3.97SG
> > >54,000 miles and counting
> > >18 mpg
> > >
>



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