Godfather
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• Sea Cliff, Long Island, NY, USA |
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• Registered on 4/13/2003 |
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 Posted:11/19/2006 23:14 |
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Here's something I'd LOVE to see and would buy it right away. It's great that Diablo etc makes a controller to add 40 or 80 horsepower with a " a flick of a switch".
How about an additional setting that would make the controller/chip pay for itself ? An economy setting would be great for those times when we're not towing, have a minimal load and all we want is a nice steady 65 or 70 mph cruise with an extra 2 or maybe 5 mpg?
Is this possible? I'm sure Ford has the fuel/boost/injection duration all set so the Powerstroke can tow it's max quoted load. The capability to overide that and save on diesel would be terrific. Of course, I would switch back to the stock setting for towing or hilly country but a lot of my solo driving is on flat ground and 65mph. The best mpg I usually get is 21 - I'd go nuts over 23 or more.
How about the rest of you Powerstroke Excursion guys???
I know t the old Chevy Suburbans with the Detroit diesels could get around the 25 mark. Tthe brick-like aerodynamics are the same as our Excursions so that's not the limiting factor. Part of the better economy is due to the early non-turbo diesels not making anywhere near as much power and yeah, they were dogs as far as power. I have a feeling an '02 7.3 Exc 4wd like mine has to be able to eke out a couple more mpg with programming mods. Whatta' ya' think guys???? |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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 Posted:11/20/2006 09:54 |
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You're not going to be able to acheive great higher numbers alone with a programmer.
I suggest an aftermarket 4" exhaust system,an upgraded air intake system such as an AFE stage II or a Tymar style intake which will set you back $20-$50. There's various affordable coolant/fuel/air modifications that can be done as well in your driveway.
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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kiarasue
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• Enumclaw, WA, USA |
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• Registered on 9/27/2005 |
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Posted:11/26/2006 16:43 |
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I've made mass mods that have produced performance but the fuel mileage is gained for me by lighter shoes and for shure gearing. I have perfected my converter lock with a micro switch on the brake peddle. With the rpm's kept low I have seen 1.8 mpg. For me it is all about the right foot, can't help myself. |
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