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matt
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2/08/2003
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i'm like the rest of u dakota r/t owners. I only get 13.5 mpg. what can i buy to get better mpg?
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NDakota
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2/08/2003
16:02:49
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Howdy Matt!
Well, there are a few ways to get your Dodge to perform better.
Cover the bed. This can improve your aerodynamics, which will result in noticable gains in MPG.
Tune it up! Make sure you change out cap, rotor, plugs, and wires at regular intervals. The stock system is great, but needs replacement @ approximately every 30,000-depending on your driving conditions may be sooner or later.
Oil---Synthetic oils will typically yeild small gains in MPG. (engine, tranny, and diff)
Improved airflow helps as well...AEM makes a good intake for our pickups that increases power across the entire powerband (not just peak) and this will improve gas milage. Check out the Brute Force line of intakes at www.aempower.com
All of these small improvements will add up to $$$ saved in fuel in the long run.
Hope this helps!
Ryan
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Buzz
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2/08/2003
16:02:57
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1. Cold air intake
2. headers and cat back exhaust with high flow cat
3. electric fan (good for 2-3 mpg)
4. MSD 6A, good wires, accel cap and rotor
I have a similat setup w/o the electric fan and can get 17.5-18.5mpg on the freeway with my 5.2 auto and 3.92 gears.
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Matt
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2/08/2003
16:47:18
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Its a 360 man, MPG shouldnt be your concern, if it is, i know a guy who is selling a a '99 Honda Civic
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routesixtysix
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2/09/2003
18:22:22
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2-3 mpg removing fan is a myth. I saw NO improvement in mileage from removing the fan on my 97 5.2 CC. Smoother and quieter, yes, mileage improvement, no. I also have Mopar Performance headers and y-pipe, DynoMax catback, Dynomax high-flow cat, K&N filter, MSD 8.5 mm plug wires, 3923 plugs, brass cap and rotor, Accel coil, and new O2 sensors. My mileage runs about 16-17 mpg... same as before all the mods.
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Buzz
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2/10/2003
03:03:14
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A lot of the fan mileage depends on the season and where you live... in So. Cal summers where it is 100-115 the stock fan drags a bunch, My buddy that had an r/t got 2-3mpg around town and 1-2 on the freeway. all depends on how much your stock fan in engaged.
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HSKR
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2/10/2003
22:58:36
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You could always buy a Geo Metro for better gas mileage. Or just keep it below 3000RPMs at all times.
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kota on 20s
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2/10/2003
23:27:03
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matt, dont feel bad buddy. i have a 5.2L and last i checked, im getting a little over 10mpg, and i have to run 91oct.
i am looking into buying a gas powered scooter to scoot back and forth to work when the gas prices go into the $2+ range
rought66, did you notice any improvement in HP when you did the fan? and does it rev faster?
~Eric
Single cam, non-VTEC
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Tom
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2/11/2003
00:51:46
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I have a 95 - 4x4 - 5.2 - 5spd - 392 rear end
triple platinum splitfires and dual core mag wires
(had to order these direct from splitfire)
accel - cap, rotor, coil
flowmaster headers
70mph on cruise control = 20mpg
worst town driving 16mpg
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routesixtysix
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2/11/2003
09:42:23
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kotaon20s... yes, slight improvement in power and it does seem to rev quicker and smoother.
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99CCRT
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2/11/2003
13:10:47
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Like the man said, if you want good gas milage then get a Honda, if you want power then drive the R/T! I have an R/T too and 130 miles round trip to school 3 times a week sucks!
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Matt
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2/11/2003
16:31:46
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alright, i have a K&N Cold Air intake,ill get new spark plugs, oil, headers, etc. I'd like to add more HP now and try to get better mpg. i thought i was the only one getting that sh*tty mpg. thanks guys!!! oh yeah, HELL NO ON THE CIVIC OR GEO!!! I'D RATHER HAVE A FASTASS R/T!!!
Matt
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