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Old 08-10-2008, 05:57 PM   #31
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power and fuel efficiency don`t really play in the same sand box,
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is a Carb spacer rlly worth it?
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not for fuel economy, might gain a couple horses though...
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Hmm, i mean..? will it lower my mpg any?
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Old 08-11-2008, 06:00 PM   #35
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ITS purely debatable, probly not gonna decrease it anyways...
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uhh to be honest. Trucks in general suck gas and thats just how life works out. i know its sad but its the truth. the best way is tire pressure. and let off on that right foot. But whos gonna do that!
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1.replace thermostat 2.synthetic 75w90 lube for both diffs 3.tires, correct size and up to spec 4.engine tune recent/up to date 5.clean/flush injectors
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now that will give you extra mpg like 5 or 6 prolly i thaught i had it good with my 3.08 i like my 3.08 they work realy well they tow, plow great and i get arounf 18 mpgs
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hmm , on my transfer case it says i got a ratio 273 , does that mean i got a 273 gear ratio?
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