33 mpg - Dodge Diesel

crabbelle · 06-02-2008, 08:25 AM

it can be done. with whats in my sig im getting 33 mpg. i was only getting 28 on average then installed ddp 2 injectors and found a cheap tonneau cover n craigslist and it uped me 5 mpg. thats wth me not driving below 70 and some city. also when i tow i can get 20 mpg with a 40' kaufman 5th. it helps out great since i lie in baltimore and work in philadlephia 110miles

Erska · 06-02-2008, 08:49 AM

Sorry crabbelle but I don't believe you. You're saying that you're getting over twice the distance with your tank than I am+ 6mpg better mileage towing than I do on steady highway...

~Angry Tractor~ · 06-02-2008, 08:52 AM

I'd have to see it to believe it.

Jason Foster · 06-02-2008, 08:52 AM

Are you figuring your fuel mileage by hand?

24V-DSL · 06-02-2008, 09:04 AM

Bet the final score on this thread ends up being....

Lions 5000, Christians nothing.

Jason Foster · 06-02-2008, 09:07 AM

Just 5000. Sorry, 24V-DSL, I'm not following your thinking here. I know the section in the Bible that you are talking about but you'll have to clue me in to how it pertains here.

91rangerturbo · 06-02-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Angry Tractor~

I'd have to see it to believe it.

amen there's just no way.

Philabuster · 06-02-2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crabbelle

it can be done. with whats in my sig im getting 33 mpg. i was only getting 28 on average then installed ddp 2 injectors and found a cheap tonneau cover n craigslist and it uped me 5 mpg. thats wth me not driving below 70 and some city. also when i tow i can get 20 mpg with a 40' kaufman 5th. it helps out great since i lie in baltimore and work in philadlephia 110miles

Trusting the overhead computer?

Please post up how many gallons used over how many accurate miles clocked.

2500 · 06-02-2008, 09:55 AM

WOW... if this was true... sure would like to duplicate

Quote:

Originally Posted by crabbelle

it can be done. with whats in my sig im getting 33 mpg. i was only getting 28 on average then installed ddp 2 injectors and found a cheap tonneau cover n craigslist and it uped me 5 mpg. thats wth me not driving below 70 and some city. also when i tow i can get 20 mpg with a 40' kaufman 5th. it helps out great since i lie in baltimore and work in philadlephia 110miles

Jason Foster · 06-02-2008, 10:02 AM

So would I. Let's not scare him off by calling him a liar. Maybe he's figgured out something that we haven't. Crabbelle...what's up. Clue us in.

high bid · 06-02-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Foster

So would I. Let's not scare him off by calling him a liar. Maybe he's figgured out something that we haven't. Crabbelle...what's up. Clue us in.

I agree were all looking to increase mpgs....don't forget the "tire size" adjustment in the calculation as most of us don't have the exact factory tire sizes.

crabbelle · 06-02-2008, 10:15 AM

i went 1980 miles on 60 gals. i have an 8 speed tranny i never see over 2K rpms i have a lowered front bumper to cut down drag 2wd truck tonneu cover and use my head when driving. (throttle down hill coast up hill) 235-85-16's and every once in a while convince a semi to let me draft him. any other ?'s to help you guys.

also hand calculated truck didnt come with over head computer. will be willing to take anybody for a ride

Jason Foster · 06-02-2008, 10:20 AM

Sounds like that might work. Your using your head. 8 spd tranny? I once looked into an overdrive gear box. It was way too expensive. It would take 5 years to pay out. How long did it, or will it, take to pay for your upgrades.

crabbelle · 06-02-2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Foster

Sounds like that might work. Your using your head. 8 spd tranny? I once looked into an overdrive gear box. It was way too expensive. It would take 5 years to pay out. How long did it, or will it, take to pay for your upgrades.

i couldnt tell you it came with the truck when i bought it (found it on craigslist for 4500)
heres a pic of my "custom valance"

Jason Foster · 06-02-2008, 10:28 AM

Sweet. If you put some duct tape on some of the intake holes there on the front it might pass for a Craftmen truck series racetruck.

06-02-2008, 08:25 AM	#1
crabbelle Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: baltimore,md Posts: 952 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	33 mpg it can be done. with whats in my sig im getting 33 mpg. i was only getting 28 on average then installed ddp 2 injectors and found a cheap tonneau cover n craigslist and it uped me 5 mpg. thats wth me not driving below 70 and some city. also when i tow i can get 20 mpg with a 40' kaufman 5th. it helps out great since i lie in baltimore and work in philadlephia 110miles

06-02-2008, 08:49 AM	#2
Erska Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kivialho,Finland Posts: 485 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Sorry crabbelle but I don't believe you. You're saying that you're getting over twice the distance with your tank than I am+ 6mpg better mileage towing than I do on steady highway... __________________ Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 SLT Sport 24v QC 1999. -Not A #53 Blocker. Mods: DTT trans, Straight exhaust, 6" Chromed Bull-Haulers, F1 Mach6's&HD springs,HD pushrods, Studs, Firerings, ATS Twins, Quadzilla Adrenaline&Pulse, Gauges, Tst Pm3, Hypertech programmer, Buckstop Outback bumper, Selfmade running boards, 8-9" lift, six 37x12.5 Pro Comp X-Treme A/T's, Quick PSC steering system with ram assist,access roll-up+All lights modified to fulfil EU approvals, upgraded audios etc... TOM 6/09

06-02-2008, 08:52 AM	#3
~Angry Tractor~ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 338 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I'd have to see it to believe it. __________________ 1996 2500 CTD, 4x4, BHAF, Silencer ring, somewhere in a field south of my garage. Tranny- 47RE. 145,000

06-02-2008, 08:52 AM	#4
Jason Foster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Iowa unfortunately Posts: 171 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Are you figuring your fuel mileage by hand? __________________ 2005 Quad Cab short bed 4X4 Big Horn Edition. 6 spd manual.

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06-02-2008, 09:04 AM	#5
24V-DSL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 87 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Bet the final score on this thread ends up being.... Lions 5000, Christians nothing.

06-02-2008, 09:07 AM	#6
Jason Foster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Iowa unfortunately Posts: 171 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Just 5000. Sorry, 24V-DSL, I'm not following your thinking here. I know the section in the Bible that you are talking about but you'll have to clue me in to how it pertains here.

06-02-2008, 10:02 AM	#10
Jason Foster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Iowa unfortunately Posts: 171 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	So would I. Let's not scare him off by calling him a liar. Maybe he's figgured out something that we haven't. Crabbelle...what's up. Clue us in.

06-02-2008, 10:15 AM	#12
crabbelle Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: baltimore,md Posts: 952 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	i went 1980 miles on 60 gals. i have an 8 speed tranny i never see over 2K rpms i have a lowered front bumper to cut down drag 2wd truck tonneu cover and use my head when driving. (throttle down hill coast up hill) 235-85-16's and every once in a while convince a semi to let me draft him. any other ?'s to help you guys. also hand calculated truck didnt come with over head computer. will be willing to take anybody for a ride

06-02-2008, 10:20 AM	#13
Jason Foster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Iowa unfortunately Posts: 171 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Sounds like that might work. Your using your head. 8 spd tranny? I once looked into an overdrive gear box. It was way too expensive. It would take 5 years to pay out. How long did it, or will it, take to pay for your upgrades.

06-02-2008, 10:28 AM	#15
Jason Foster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Iowa unfortunately Posts: 171 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Sweet. If you put some duct tape on some of the intake holes there on the front it might pass for a Craftmen truck series racetruck.