31 MPG in a 3rd Gen
08-09-2005, 10:02 PM
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For the first time since I bought my Quad box, I got to take a long highway trip yesterday. So it was an opportunity for me to do some pure MPG testing. I did 404 miles all being at 67-70 using Cruise Control. I filled up that morning at a gas station, and did the trip on the same tank of gas. On coming home, I stopped at the same exact station and re-filled back up. Did 404 miles and pulled out a 20.23 MPG. This was with the Quad Box on 60hp.
I need to do some more testing, but this is slightly worse than my last pure highway test when I was stock and got roughly 21.5 for 210 mile trip. With the restrictive exhausts and cat, I find it very difficult to believe that these trucks are capable of anything more than 23 mpg.
I need to do some more testing, but this is slightly worse than my last pure highway test when I was stock and got roughly 21.5 for 210 mile trip. With the restrictive exhausts and cat, I find it very difficult to believe that these trucks are capable of anything more than 23 mpg.
08-10-2005, 10:10 AM
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I would also agree on the bs call. The best my 305/555 with the quad box on 60 has gotten on a similar trip (68-70mph) was 23.2 hand calc, with the quad on 60. and I got 22.4 or so on the way back stock. Using just a few runs like this isn't a great method of determining mpg, or gain, but rather the average over several trips like this. Too many factors like air quality, wind, and fuel quality affect mpg, so I wouldn't worry too much bbdodge.
Pretty much anyone with a 3rd gen claiming anything over 25 just makes me laugh. I know a 2wd 6spd can get better mileage than my setup, but not much. 35mpg? Please.
Pretty much anyone with a 3rd gen claiming anything over 25 just makes me laugh. I know a 2wd 6spd can get better mileage than my setup, but not much. 35mpg? Please.
08-10-2005, 11:31 AM
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Then again someone clamed to have pulled 43000# from Alaska to Texas with a 2500. I thought that was some bs to, till I seen the picks....
08-11-2005, 10:30 PM
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Originally posted by cincydiesel
Then again someone clamed to have pulled 43000# from Alaska to Texas with a 2500. I thought that was some bs to, till I seen the picks....
Then again someone clamed to have pulled 43000# from Alaska to Texas with a 2500. I thought that was some bs to, till I seen the picks....
It was hard to believe, wasn't it. Pics here: https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...cat=500&page=1 One brave fellow. Can't wait to meet'm.
08-12-2005, 03:03 AM
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Man LOOKS impressive but mighty stupid in my book . Thank god he didn't kill anyone ...........GOT BRAKES ? I bet that smoke cloud is his clutch taking off !!
08-12-2005, 04:45 PM
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a number of you might have already read this thread .. but OP actually chimes in on this thread .. interesting reading to say the least ...
http://dieselram.com/cgi-bin/ultimat...;f=29;t=002817
http://dieselram.com/cgi-bin/ultimat...;f=29;t=002817
08-12-2005, 04:47 PM
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Re: stock
Originally posted by jumpinj
setup (tires and everyting) 2600 mile trip at 78 mph got 15.5 mpg. Whoo hoo. that is hand calculated because my console was giving me 17.5 - 18.0 crap.
setup (tires and everyting) 2600 mile trip at 78 mph got 15.5 mpg. Whoo hoo. that is hand calculated because my console was giving me 17.5 - 18.0 crap.
08-15-2005, 10:47 AM
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Originally posted by swansong04
a number of you might have already read this thread .. but OP actually chimes in on this thread .. interesting reading to say the least ...
http://dieselram.com/cgi-bin/ultimat...;f=29;t=002817
a number of you might have already read this thread .. but OP actually chimes in on this thread .. interesting reading to say the least ...
http://dieselram.com/cgi-bin/ultimat...;f=29;t=002817
08-15-2005, 03:43 PM
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Oh wow guys. Apparently 'stirring the pot' is a horrible offense and they just BANNED ME from dieselram! The guy sends me a PM telling me that there's a new "sheriff in town" at dieselram, and that he will not have me coming there and stirring up the pot and bragging about it on DTR!!!!
Will the madness ever end? All I did was point out that the guy claiming 31 mpg with a toyhauler full of quads was pretty much full of bs, and apparently they all believe him. The funny thing is the guy comes off trying to sound all tough blah blah blah sheriff of a website I'm so impressed, and then bans me so I can't even reply!
Earlier in the above thread on dieselram, someone said I was new to the forum, and how dare I stir up the pot with a contrary opinion? I said that I'd been a member there since may 03, but never really frequent or post there because at least at the time, DTR and TDR were far better forums. I have a feeling that comment is what really set him off and made him ban me. Either that, or he is a total moron and believes that 31mpg claim. Even so, all I did was post my opinion, that I think it's impossible.
I'M BANNED! Oh well, this thread and this claim was pretty much the only reason I went over there in the first place, so I won't really miss it much. I think I have less than 10 posts. I still find it funny and ridiculous all the same. Long live dtr and tdr!
Will the madness ever end? All I did was point out that the guy claiming 31 mpg with a toyhauler full of quads was pretty much full of bs, and apparently they all believe him. The funny thing is the guy comes off trying to sound all tough blah blah blah sheriff of a website I'm so impressed, and then bans me so I can't even reply!
Earlier in the above thread on dieselram, someone said I was new to the forum, and how dare I stir up the pot with a contrary opinion? I said that I'd been a member there since may 03, but never really frequent or post there because at least at the time, DTR and TDR were far better forums. I have a feeling that comment is what really set him off and made him ban me. Either that, or he is a total moron and believes that 31mpg claim. Even so, all I did was post my opinion, that I think it's impossible.
I'M BANNED!
Oh well, this thread and this claim was pretty much the only reason I went over there in the first place, so I won't really miss it much. I think I have less than 10 posts. I still find it funny and ridiculous all the same. Long live dtr and tdr!
08-15-2005, 07:41 PM
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Freedom of speech huh 
?? Kind of reminds me of the blue oval boys .............no matter how many probs that powerjoke has they defend it till the end ............ then buy another
!! I would be a bit defensive if I paid 48,000 clams for a truck with an " experimental disaster " under the hood and resale going south fast as everyone trades them off . I salute you for having the stones to disagree with the " JEDI MASTER " of Cummins engines !
?? Kind of reminds me of the blue oval boys .............no matter how many probs that powerjoke has they defend it till the end ............ then buy another !! I would be a bit defensive if I paid 48,000 clams for a truck with an " experimental disaster " under the hood and resale going south fast as everyone trades them off . I salute you for having the stones to disagree with the " JEDI MASTER " of Cummins engines !
