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new commander and xzt mod.

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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Unhappy new commander and xzt mod.

well its all installed not a bad job. 4.5 hours with alot of bsing going on.love the a-piller mount really looks great.instructions could be better but ok. you need to install the xzt first then the commander because of taps into wires no big deal, look at your perimeters first default will not let xzt come on i think! commander could use a 2nd page to flip to so you can see rest of pers.as far as the xzt easy install. over all was it worth the money hmmm commander yes !! xzt not real sure got 18.8 mpg 210 miles at 65 mph same trip but back with everthing installed got 17.4 both hand cal. egt where avg 550,trans temp.110,fuel pres.3,boost was 4 maybe these numbers will help find something wrong. sorry so long but wanted all the info out there thanks matt
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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I've had mine installed for 4 or 5 weeks now and I like it, and think it was well worth the money. Unlike everyone else I wasn't expecting to see big mpg gains. I wanted it for extra towing power without having to upgrade my transmission. Good luck with yours.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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I would make sure you take into consideration if you had a strong head wind or not also. our trucks are not the most aerodynamic machines. I can see a 2mpg difference with a good head wind or tail wind.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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well i hate to say it but dum me didnt have box on it was at level0 didnt realize that it did not come on by its self . now that it on it really runs great will be making anther run to wv the 19th so ill really find out the mileage my wife hasnt let me forget this yet !!!!
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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Also, did one way have more slope down hill? It's not a vailid test in my opion unless it's the same streach of road going the same direction. As mentioned above, the slightest things can make your MPG go down. I believe that's why most people on the boards would say unless your testing 2 tanks of fuel it's not a vaild compairision.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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I take it you can turn the xzt on and off with the commander? The commander is on my list next. I love my xzt, just gives my truck a little extra for hauling the hay burners down the road. I can tell though that a stnd box or race box are in my future, right after I can get the tranny done.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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That is very interesting to note that a stock truck will vary 1.5mpg on the same trip!

Mxer,

The Commander allows they XZT to be adjusted from 0-25-45-65.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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Thanks gzilla for the info, thats good to know. My xzt has been running great for 28 thousand miles and counting. I would never hesitate to purchase any of your products.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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yup love driving this thing now!!! friend has a 2002 ford he likes mine and is going to look in to commander but he wants a std box. hooking him up with larry and quad,he will love it !!
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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I must get the Commander Now that I know that I have 3 Power Level's!! Quad-- what is the TQ Numbers with the Commander and XZT???
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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boost its a easy install to drilling and tapping maniflod is worst part and its not bad just start it up and drill easy . ihad son inlaw put shop vac nozzle up close just to make sure. youll love it !!!
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by truk
boost its a easy install to drilling and tapping maniflod is worst part and its not bad just start it up and drill easy . ihad son inlaw put shop vac nozzle up close just to make sure. youll love it !!!
---- I'll be doing mine in a couple of weeks!!! Have to get around to Ordering one First!

JB
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