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#318 of 391 Re: Fifth Wheel Pulling Mileage [steergazer] by jond09 Apr 05, 2008 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: steergazer (Apr 04, 2008 8:04 am) I think we are on the same page now about how everything works. What module do you have? Is it a downloader, like superchips? I have an edge juice with moniter. But also something to think about is that its illegal for a dealer to not warranty your vehicle just because you have a modification. It has to be a direct effect or cause of the problem for them to not warranty it. They are going to tell you lots of stuff thats not true because they ultimately don't want to pay for anything they don't have too. Replies to this message: gord (Apr 06, 2008 11:35 am) jond09 (Apr 06, 2008 11:50 am) jim314 (Apr 06, 2008 2:29 pm)
#319 of 391 Re: Fifth Wheel Pulling Mileage [jond09] by gord Apr 06, 2008 (11:35 am)
Replying to: jond09 (Apr 05, 2008 7:58 pm) Did you ever get the name of the module that steergazer had installed? Replies to this message: jond09 (Apr 06, 2008 11:50 am) jim314 (Apr 06, 2008 2:29 pm)
#320 of 391 Re: Fifth Wheel Pulling Mileage [gord] by jond09 Apr 06, 2008 (11:50 am)
Replying to: gord (Apr 06, 2008 11:35 am) No not yet. I want to know because he said he got 11mpg increase which is extremely hard to believe. Maybe he's going off the digital read out and not actually mpg.
#321 of 391 Re: Fifth Wheel Pulling Mileage [gord] by jim314 Apr 06, 2008 (2:29 pm)
Replying to: gord (Apr 06, 2008 11:35 am) Was it steergazer who installed the workhorse module http://www.workhorsemodule.com/ ?   I see that the website says that the Workhorse Module can be uninstalled before servicing and "leaves no fingerprints." Hummmm. . . If you have to make a warranty claim, does the manufacturer ask you whether you have installed any aftermarket chip? If you did have a chip in it, what do you say?
#322 of 391 2001 f 250 @9 mpg! by scarab26 Apr 07, 2008 (9:23 am)
I checked most everything, injectors,no fuel leaks,added exhaust 4" Super chip set on towing (programer out still poor) oversize tires 35" and the best I can do is 9 mpg HWY. Any Ideas? Trans not slipping, no brakes stuck. Back in the day I got 15+/- Any Ideas?
#323 of 391 "Banks System" anyone hear of this? by hd82 Apr 08, 2008 (1:28 am)
I spoke to a guy yesterday that tells me he ordered a F-250 6 liter Crew cab from Ford and had them install a "Banks System" with 4" exhaust. He gets 22 mpg hwy and 17mpg city. He generates 500 HP, runs half the temp of other trucks according to his friends with similar trucks also says the whole thing was around $2,700.00!!! Anyone hear of this system and does it work. Replies to this message: kcram (Apr 08, 2008 3:47 pm) jim314 (Apr 14, 2008 5:15 pm) pipfindr (Apr 22, 2008 1:10 pm)
#324 of 391 Re: "Banks System" anyone hear of this? [hd82] by kcram HOST Apr 08, 2008 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: hd82 (Apr 08, 2008 1:28 am) Gale Banks Engineering has been around for decades. They are generally reputable and even supplied the initial turbo package to GMC for the 6.2 liter diesel. As with any modification, of this magnitude, your mileage may varuy and you need to check that your vehicle will remain legal with such equipment.   Banks Power home page   kcram - Pickups Host
#325 of 391 Re: "Banks System" anyone hear of this? [hd82] by jim314 Apr 14, 2008 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: hd82 (Apr 08, 2008 1:28 am) The claim of 500 hp and 22 mpg hwy and 17 mpg city raises a red flag. Of course, this is 500 peak hp, and he must not be operating the vehicle much at this hp level or he would be getting very low mpg. You cannot be developing high hp without high fuel consumption.   So the claim is that with this system the engine will develop 500 hp when it is called for, but will deliver excellent fuel economy when the vehicle is lightly loaded and driven to maximize fuel economy. This is still a pretty tall order. Replies to this message: pipfindr (Apr 22, 2008 1:10 pm)
#326 of 391 AFE intake by inguano Apr 16, 2008 (10:27 am)
Replying to: alaing (Mar 05, 2008 6:08 pm) installing an AFE intake or any other intake won't void your warranty. we're about to put a cold air intake in my brother's truck and also decided on the afe intake (one of many positive reviews on it). search for forum reviews that's how we found out about it.
#327 of 391 2000 Ford 7.3 diesel with 29,000 miles? by tluther Apr 16, 2008 (8:17 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 1:12 pm)

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