RE: Gas Mileage

From: McKinney, John R. MHX (McKinJr@hpd.abbott.com)
Date: Thu May 20 1999 - 11:13:18 EDT


Brian, Thanks for the info!

I assume that the Jacobs kit is pretty much comparable to the MSD 6 kit.
I'm going to change so I guess I'll check them both out.

Thanks
John M.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian Duncan [SMTP:baduncan@efogm.msd.ray.com]
> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 1999 5:55 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Gas Mileage
>
> John M.
>
> The Jacobs kit was the first and only thing I installed just after the
> break-in period. I've been getting that kind of mileage since... I have
> recently put on the soft tonneau, brass cap and rotor (needed it!), and
> a Gibson exhaust, but those were merely upgrades and didn't add much if
> any to MPG. The tonneau may have helped some with a little less
> resistance, but not that noticeable. Also, the old cap and rotor don't
> seem to hold up well to an aftermarket ignition. The original ones I
> took off and replaced had LOTS of wear on the contacts!
>
> But, with the Jacobs... I have heard from this list that several people
> have had bad luck with the Jacobs lasting on a year or so before they
> had to replace it because of problems. So take that for what you will.
> The install is easy with no cutting. Just plugs right in. Cost.. Around
> $450.00 for me.
>
> So far, I'm satisfied with it. I just hope mine holds up and doesn't
> fail on me like it did with my fellow DMLr's.
>
> --
> Brian D.
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> --------------------------------------------------------------
> Deep Amethyst '99 Dakota CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 3.55, Auto., Loaded.
> Chrome Side Steps, Chrome Grill Guard, Gibson Stainless Steel Catback,
> Jacobs Pro-Street Energy Pak, Echlin Brass Cap and Rotor, Soft Tonneau,
> and still going...
> Heart of Dixie! Alabama.
>
> "McKinney, John R. MHX" wrote:
> >
> > Brian D.
> > I would kill for that kind of mileage!! I have a V8 5spd 4X4 with
> 3.90's
> > (I'm sure it doesn't help) and I get probably 14 mixed driving and about
> > 10-11 towing a 4000 lb boat. I don't think I've ever been over 16.
> Did
> > you notice a difference with the Jacobs kit?
> >
> > John M. 98 V8 4X4 5-spd
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Brian Duncan [SMTP:baduncan@efogm.msd.ray.com]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 1999 2:37 PM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: Re: DML: Gas Mileage
> > >
> > > Yo Dester...
> > >
> > > True that trucks are not aerodynamically designed for MPG, but...
> > >
> > > I get 19.4 MPG highway mileage in my 99 CC 4x4 with 5.2L! I usually
> > > average around 15.5 to 16 mixed city/highway (mostly city). I am using
> > > plain ole' copper core plugs (Autolite 3924's gapped at .057), 87
> > > octane, and Castrol 10w40.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Brian D.
> > > Deep Amethyst '99 Dakota CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 3.55, Auto., Loaded.
> > > Chrome Side Steps, Chrome Grill Guard, Gibson Stainless Steel Catback,
> > > Jacobs Pro-Street Energy Pak, and still going...
> > > Heart of Dixie! Alabama.
> > >
> > > Dester243@aol.com wrote:
> > > >
> > > > In a message dated 5/19/99 2:18:48 AM Central Daylight Time,
> > > > protease@ix.netcom.com writes:
> > > >
> > > > << More to the point:
> > > > I am looking into buying a new 2000 Quad Cab Dak. I wanted to see
> if
> > > there
> > > > was a general consensus on how to improve the gas mileage on their
> Dak's
> > > > though. This is what I am thinking:
> > > >
> > > > I am opting for the 318 motor. (5-speed manual)
> > > >
> > > > Mobil 1 - Decreases friction greatly over regular non-synthetic
> oils so
> > > it
> > > > of course will improve gas mileage. Right?
> > > > Plugs - I like NGK GR4, and Bosch Plat +4's, has anyone found ones
> that
> > > are
> > > > better? 0.40" gap is the best for gas mileage on Daks right?
> > > > Bed Covers - Do these actually help improve gas mileage? If so, by
> how
> > > much?
> > > > How much do they run? >>
> > > >
> > > > HA! funny. i have a 97 dodge dakota v6 and it gets barely 16 MPG
> mixed
> > > city
> > > > and highway. Trucks have barely if any aerodynamics. i have a
> tonneau
> > > > cover. 10" air cleaner, ported TB, electrical fans, jet chip and i
> > > haven't
> > > > seen a number higher than 16 MPG on the overhead console for a
> while.
> > > the v8
> > > > will probably be a lot worse. if gas is a big issue to you, don't
> get
> > > a
> > > > truck. REALLY. but don't baise ur ideas on MPG alone. as for
> spark
> > > plugs
> > > > and motor oil increasing mpg? nope. i've used everything from
> mobil 1
> > > > (currently in the truck) to regular blended synthetic and oil and
> it's
> > > the
> > > > same thing. they're exaggerated.
> > > > -Dester



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