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

 

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...

 

I'd have to see it to believe it.

 

Are you figuring your fuel mileage by hand?

 

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

Lions 5000, Christians nothing.

 

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.

 

amen there's just no way.

 

Trusting the overhead computer?

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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"

 

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.