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flyfishingguru
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• Annapolis, MD, USA |
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 Posted:9/1/2005 20:12 |
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Anyone have a chip in thier 5.4 and if so is it worth 400 bucks. I am looking for better fuel economy (Arern't we all these days)and want to know if it is worthwhile.
PS-I have been looking for an older 7.3 diesel but no luck. ANyone in Maryland, Delaware or So. PA know of one with less than 60K for a reasonable price? Would possible consider an F250 Crew Cab as well (Sorry guys!) :
Scott
2003 Excursion XLT , Fabtech 6" Lift Kit,,Gibson Catback Exhaust ,K&N Air Intake, Alpine/Infinity/XM System,Roof Clearence Lights, "C" BETR Mirrors,Thule Roof Rack, Eddie Bauer Grille, Husky Floor Liners , American Racing Outlaw II 16x8 Wheels and 33" Goodyear ATS Tires |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:9/2/2005 01:53 |
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The MPG improvements you'll gain using a chip or programmer will be offset by the fact that you must use 91+ octane.
There are tunes that allow you to use 87 but they offer no MPG gains, minimal performance gains but do "tune" the tranny shifts.
Winter is around the corner, don't look for diesel to stay low.
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flyfishingguru
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• Annapolis, MD, USA |
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Posted:9/2/2005 06:36 |
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Monsta-
Thanks for the info, I think you just saved me $400.00!
I did some research and arrived at the same conclusion.
My old fantasy used to be highjacking a Snap On tool truck 
And of course the Rolling Rock Beer truck 
Now, it's an Exxon Tanker truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scott
2003 Excursion XLT , Fabtech 6" Lift Kit,,Gibson Catback Exhaust ,K&N Air Intake, Alpine/Infinity/XM System,Roof Clearence Lights, "C" BETR Mirrors,Thule Roof Rack, Eddie Bauer Grille, Husky Floor Liners , American Racing Outlaw II 16x8 Wheels and 33" Goodyear ATS Tires |
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Tom boucher
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• Houston, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 8/27/2003 |
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Posted:9/5/2005 23:29 |
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On another note, how about the fancy vortex throttle body spacer. Some guy tried to sell me one a few years ago, and I opted out. Recently the bug control guy for my house was talking about his and swears it is the best thing since sliced bread. What do y'all think?
Tom Boucher
1 Wife
Too many kids
AND NOT ENOUGH TRUCKS!!! |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:9/6/2005 07:56 |
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I'm not sold on it....
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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