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Sjorge3442
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2007
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I have an 87 stock 3.9 V6 and i am wondering how I can get better MPG. A Flowmaster Hushpuppy? 40 series,what can I do?!?!! 9mpg is redicules.
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88
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2007
22:10:34
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regular tuneup? halo sparkplugs will help, intake if you dont stomp the gas all the time. 02 sensor. mayb just an overall tuneup will help. my 88 is only getting 14 to 15 even after a tuneup
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2007
22:13:41
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9 mpg is ridiculous.
Complete tune up, O2 sensors, EGR valve, proper tire inflation, alignment and probably most important: driving habits.
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J and J Auto
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5/02/2007
00:11:45
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9 mpg is very bad
You need to check that carb out sounds like it
has a leaky needle
get a rebuild kit
and as was said good tuneup and check the timing
posible draging brake bad wheel or axle bearing
something is wrong here
Larry
J&J Auto
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Sjorge3442
Dodge Dakota
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5/02/2007
18:31:53
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Well I dont stomp on the gas all the time.lol. I try to be as easy as i can on this truck so it will last...it has 163000 on it and i gotta get it close to 200000. I timed the truck correctly and it had no balls. If i were to "stomp" on the gas, it would fall on its face. Thats what made me advance the timing about 20 degrees or so. I build quad motors so I have a general understanding of truck motors, but im sure there is more than I know. What are these "halo plugs" i have never heard of them, and as I asked before, will a pipe benifit me?
Steve
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88
Dodge Dakota
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5/02/2007
22:24:34
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lol, trust me timing advance aint gonna help alot, ive got an 88. its got 220000 on it and it only has a$$ behind it once its off the line. at the line u can stomp all u want but u can take off running faster than itl move.
halo's are the latest n gratest sparkplugs. been reading larry's posts about them and they seem to blow past the competition in performance and quality.
exhaust, wouldnt go any bigger than 2.5 if thast what ur asking. my exhuast hasent shown any improvement in gas milage
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J and J Auto
GenII
5/02/2007
22:32:12
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Your 87 has a carborater that I am sure needs
rebuilding it will solve your probs
Just hit 23.4 mpg 40 to 50 degree weather with the
halo's
www.haloplug.com
Larry
J&J Auto
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Bob Lincoln
Dodge Dakota
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5/03/2007
08:30:24
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Also, if it's the original timing chain it's toast, get a new revised one.
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SJorge
Dodge Dakota
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5/04/2007
21:17:07
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Im gonna head down to the junk yard and check out those carbs. What year are you running and getting 23mpg???! I would love 15 let alone that much!!!
So your saying its normal for these motors to bog down when you step on it? Also is there a idle or air screw on the carbs any where? Im sure there is a cap on it so you cant mess with it.
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