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#327 of 336 2000 Ford 7.3 diesel with 29,000 miles? by tluther Apr 16, 2008 (9:17 pm)
I have finally bought my neighbors "old" 2000 Ford F250 diesel. He has been infirm and driven the truck only 3000 miles in four years.It is still new in every way except for the miles.   I intend to head to the lower 48 from my home in Alaska in September either pulling a 7000# camping trailer or with a slide in camper.   The ehicle has a 3.73 rear end and I'm turning about 1850 rpm at 65 mph on cruise. I got a decent 17.4 mpg on my first tank full.   Can I do better with chipping, a large exhaust and a different filter system?   Any recommendations for whose system i should buy?   Diesel fuel just went up to over $4.00 a gallon here in Anchorage, Alaska so I want to do anything that makes sense.   Thanks,   Terry captgci.net Replies to this message: pipfindr (Apr 22, 2008 2:12 pm)
#328 of 336 Re: "Banks System" anyone hear of this? [jim314] by pipfindr Apr 22, 2008 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: jim314 (Apr 14, 2008 6:15 pm) Do you own a diesel? If so pick up every issue of a Diesel "builder, power and 8 lug" you can find read them throughly and pay attention to the Gas vs. diesel articles. In the gas world, yes I can agree. the more power you make, the lower your mileage will get. Diesel doesn't work like a traditional engine. The more efficiently it works and power it makes the diesel engine brings mileage as a bonus. If you drive them with the intent to get decent mileage. All these guys I know complain about poor mileage but set the cruise at 80 mph and burn their tires off around every turn. I was getting around 15 mpg stock and now with a few mods and a few more horses, I get 18-20 average. Just replace your airbox with an S&B filter and replace your muffler with a high flow one alone, you will see a difference. Depending on you and truck around 2 mpg. and should be under 500 bucks. Add some type of chip or programmer and it goes up from there but say adios to your warranty should you ever get caught. some are undectable once removed but if you put on egt sensors and pyrometers the dealer knows so go with a basic one if you do. Banks has a lot of really well developed products. that work great together..... so good luck with your search for mileage
#329 of 336 Re: 2000 Ford 7.3 diesel with 29,000 miles? [tluther] by pipfindr Apr 22, 2008 (2:12 pm)
Replying to: tluther (Apr 16, 2008 9:17 pm) read some older posts here for more info on your truck there is so much you can do.
#330 of 336 Re: cold air intake [alaing] by pipfindr Apr 22, 2008 (2:27 pm)
Replying to: alaing (Mar 05, 2008 7:08 pm) Ask the guy at ford who does your service work which one he recommends and stands behind. Sometimes if you get a smart service guy, he (or she) will sell and install good quality parts that they can stand behind should something go wrong. S&B filters are the only filters on the market that have passed fords' filtration tests. look on their web site its all there. Some dealers will say no way to any modification. Find another dealer if so. there are good ones out there. Dont take your truck or your money to a closed minded service agent. Replies to this message: nectarotg (Apr 24, 2008 11:44 pm) firewalkerjohn (Apr 26, 2008 7:50 am) nectarotg (Apr 27, 2008 9:20 pm)
#331 of 336 Trouble in deciding Gas or diesel? by nectarotg Apr 24, 2008 (11:44 pm)
Replying to: pipfindr (Apr 22, 2008 2:27 pm) I have a 2004 3/4 ton Silverado 6.0 that I bought new. It has been a great truck and really no expense other that oil changes and gas. I recently got rear ended and messed my truck up pretty bad and am going to trade it in. I am having mixed feelings about what to get (Diesel or Gas) This truck got around 12 in town and as much as 15 on the highway (I live in the mountains) I have been wanting a diesel for some time but I have been reading a lot about maintenance, oil changes, diesel fuel additives (As it does snow alot up here..darn global warming), and crappy gas mileage. I have been considering buying the new GM 6.6 LMM. Do you thinkk buying one of these would be a risk or should I just stick with a gas. I also do pull a race trailer (24ft). Thank you for your time and input, I really do appreciate any knowledge you have to offer. (Oh and is 10 mpg increase in fuel mileage really that plausible?) Replies to this message: firewalkerjohn (Apr 26, 2008 7:50 am) nectarotg (Apr 27, 2008 9:20 pm)
#332 of 336 Re: Trouble in deciding Gas or diesel? [nectarotg] by firewalkerjohn Apr 26, 2008 (7:50 am)
Replying to: nectarotg (Apr 24, 2008 11:44 pm) If you like the gas engine, I would stay with the gas. Diesel prices at the pump are a little scary right now. Not to mention that the price of the Diesel motor is about $7K more and the annual servicing cost are more also. You will never earn your money back on the cost difference. Now if your looking for power then the Diesel is the way to go as long money is not a considerations. Replies to this message: nectarotg (Apr 27, 2008 9:20 pm)
#333 of 336 Re: Trouble in deciding Gas or diesel? [firewalkerjohn] by nectarotg Apr 27, 2008 (9:20 pm)
Replying to: firewalkerjohn (Apr 26, 2008 7:50 am) Thanks for the input. I just wish that fuel and oil prices weren't so high and it wouldn't even be a question?
#334 of 336 Re: Diesel Fuel Economy and chips [dolphin1963] by ehbwood May 09, 2008 (11:58 pm)
Replying to: dolphin1963 (Mar 04, 2008 9:29 am) Hi, I have a 1995 F350 dually with the 7.3l diesel motor. It is stock and I am getting around 14 around town and 17 highway with no load. What would be the best bang for the buck I could use to increase my fuel economy? I don't really need more power and am only interested in using less gas per mile.   Your mpg is very impressive! Replies to this message: jim314 (May 10, 2008 5:39 am)
#335 of 336 Re: Diesel Fuel Economy and chips [ehbwood] by jim314 May 10, 2008 (5:39 am)
Replying to: ehbwood (May 09, 2008 11:58 pm) It is quite possible that all reported efficiency gains with aftermarket mods is due to the placibo effect.   So the best bang for the buck would be for you to drive your stock F350 as if you had just spent $1k to . . . ($4k?) on aftermarket mods and you are implementing the driving practices recommended by the producers of this gear. Don't they claim something like "their mods maximize the fuel economy gains of careful driving"?
#336 of 336 Towing Capacity 2007 F-250 by hd82 May 12, 2008 (9:13 am)
What is the max towing of my '07 F-250 CrewCab 6.0 Diesel, Automatic. It is completely stock from factory, I am thinking of buying a travel trailer, possibilly 35 footer. I see the trailers weigh between 7,000 and 9,000 lbs, these are towable and not 5th wheel.   Thanks

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