3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007 5.9 liter Engine and drivetrain discussion only. PLEASE, NO HIGH PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION!

best chip for mileage

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:05 PM
  #1  
20tony20's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
best chip for mileage

Which chip would you buy if your primary concern was trying to increase your fuel mileage while towing(5000-6000lbs)? I'm happy enough with my power at 157,000 miles, and I realize that my 04 gets better mileage than any model year since, but of course I'd like better. Currently getting about 13.2 to 13.5 per gallon on the interstate where most of my miles are run. Suggestions and recommendations and what kind of mileage increase you guys have gotten with your chips would be appreciated. Thanks
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:29 PM
  #2  
Flanman5's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
From: Stony Plain ,Alberta
I just got a Predator Stage 2 Plug N Play 85 HP and i get 950km per tank now
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 03:35 PM
  #3  
firecrazy720's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: Leander
I have a superchip and getting about 19-20 on the highway with a tail wind.
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 09:07 PM
  #4  
sr148's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
From: New England
Smile Predator stage 2

I have been running a Dr.performance stage 2 also about 85 h.p. chip #2017
I figure i get an avg. of 2 to 4 mpg more, this is watching the overhead and the fuel guage was thinking of selling it and trying something else but I have been using this chip for over 60k miles now and no problems with it so its hard to sell cause its good.. but just my opinion..My overhead on the highway fluctuates between 22 and 26 mpg depending on the weather and which diesel station i goto , some stations just have better fuel i also usually use kleen diesel every other tank to boost cetane. just stay off the gas pedal cause you will be in the single numbers real quick.
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 05:50 PM
  #5  
Joe N.'s Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
From: Longview, TX
20tony20, are you running empty or loaded, what gears, and how fast? I consistently get 18 MPG on interstate driving 70 and if I slow to 65 I can get about 20 or slightly over. My truck is stock except for the slightly larger BFGs and I have 154,000 miles on it. Now in town I probably get about 13 and pulling my trailer I get 11 or 12. I use the overhead to check mileage in town but hand calculate on the highway and I thought mine was pretty typical of the 04.5.
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:30 PM
  #6  
20tony20's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Joe, 373 rear, pulling 5k-6k, mostly interstate 65-70 mph. Getting 13.2 on average now. If I don't have anything behind me I can average 20-22 mpg on the interstate. Like most of us, just looking for a little more without shortening overall life of the engine and tranny. Had the 1-2 hunt tsb done last week and the mechanic said my tranny and diff's looked like a truck with 50k-60k, not one with 157,000, so I don't want to mess that up.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bansh-eman
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
3
Jan 27, 2008 02:48 AM
strokerace
General Diesel Discussion
10
Dec 16, 2007 09:49 PM
Elk_Hunter
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
11
Oct 24, 2006 03:17 PM
cowdude
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
3
Feb 19, 2003 06:20 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:46 AM.