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Installing/purchasing an EDGE performance system in truck
Posted on 2/27/14 at 8:56 am
Posted on 2/27/14 at 8:56 am
Any recommended dealers in BTR? I would simply like to improve fuel mileage ..... thanks!
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Posted on 2/27/14 at 8:57 am to toca16
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I would simply like to improve fuel mileage
Good luck with that. Once you realize your truck is much more powerful, you will end up hitting the go pedal more just to feel it. ETA: Make and model of truck?
This post was edited on 2/27/14 at 8:58 am
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:07 am to LNCHBOX
Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 ......
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:11 am to toca16
Programmers are a waste of money on gas trucks. I would find somewhere to get a custom tune.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:11 am to toca16
On gas engines you'll be lucky to see a legit 1 mpg increase. After factoring in the cost of the tuner, it's going to take you a really long time to see any benefit from it.
Now if you're actually looking for something besides fuel mileage, a tuner may be worth it.
Now if you're actually looking for something besides fuel mileage, a tuner may be worth it.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:17 am to geaux7122
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Programmers are a waste of money on gas trucks. I would find somewhere to get a custom tune.
this is what I was looking for... thanks for the input
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:18 am to toca16
its plenty powerful ... just a slight increase in MPG.. I put about 10k/year on her so she is doing fine for now.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:26 am to toca16
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just a slight increase in MPG.. I put about 10k/year on her so she is doing fine for now.
It's not worth the money. Let's say you get a 2 mpg increase out of this, which is incredibly optimistic and not likely. Assuming gas price of $3.15 and a current mpg of 14, you wouldn't even save $300 a year. And that's a best case scenario.
You're best bet for increasing mileage is to adjust your driving habits, or buy a different vehicle.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:29 am to LNCHBOX
Agree.
Had a tune on a car and all I found myself doing was mashing on the gas even more. Adjusting driving habits is the best thing to do imo.
Had a tune on a car and all I found myself doing was mashing on the gas even more. Adjusting driving habits is the best thing to do imo.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:29 am to toca16
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Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4
What year?
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:35 am to Deactived
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Agree.
Had a tune on a car and all I found myself doing was mashing on the gas even more. Adjusting driving habits is the best thing to do imo.
I work out of my home office, so mileage is minimal. When I do make driving trips I'd like to see better #s. The $ isn't an issue with the gas, I knew what I was getting when I got it..
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:38 am to toca16
Not being a jerk, but there's not much you can do with that engine to help MPG.
About 15 on the hwy is all it can do, assuming its a 4x4.
About 15 on the hwy is all it can do, assuming its a 4x4.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:38 am to toca16
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When I do make driving trips I'd like to see better #s. The $ isn't an issue with the gas, I knew what I was getting when I got it..
I really feel like you're not hearing what we're saying, so I'll say it one more time.
After you spend the money on this tune, you will more than likely not see any improvement in MPG. Are you reading a magazine ad promising big mpg gains or something? Do some research on the F150 forums.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:40 am to LNCHBOX
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I really feel like you're not hearing what we're saying, so I'll say it one more time.
I hear it loud and clear. I am saying that was my original goal, but now, its no big deal with the feedback you have provided.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 9:41 am to LNCHBOX
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Are you reading a magazine ad promising big mpg gains or something? Do some research on the F150 forums.
negative, I used to drive a 3500 dodge dually with one in it and it was an EDGE
Posted on 2/27/14 at 10:14 am to LNCHBOX
quote:FWIW, I put a programmer/intake/exhaust on my diesel and got an extra 12mpg at 75mpg
On gas engines you'll be lucky to see a legit 1 mpg increase
Posted on 2/27/14 at 10:14 am to toca16
i bought one for my GMC 1500 HD gas burner a few years ago. All it did was fix my spedometer beacuse it was off due to bigger tires.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 10:21 am to toca16
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Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 ......
save your money and trade for a 2015 that gets 30 mpg. I know from experience that getting a performance system won't you get gas mileage. Like somebody else said you just drive faster.
Posted on 2/27/14 at 10:23 am to Hammertime
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FWIW, I put a programmer/intake/exhaust on my diesel and got an extra 12mpg at 75mpg
Not being one to call bullshite, buuuut... What proof do you have for this?
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