I recently picked up a 98.5 2500 2x4 short bed that had some money thrown at. I decided to take it to the next level and do everything possible to get 30 MPG when empty at 65 mph. I live in a 5th wheel camper and travel for a living, so diesel costs add up!
Please give me your best ideas to improve MPG.
Here is what I've done so far.
Front End Aerodynamics on the grill & lower bumper shroud & tonneau cover ( Considering a belly pan underneath )
RV 275 Injectors with 7 holes ( Are there better injectors out there for economy ? )
19.5" tires that leave me at about 1750 RPM @ 65 mph with 3.55 gears
Quadzilla with an economy tune ( Hoping to get a custom tune when all hardware is done )
205 degree thermostat ( higher temp leads to more complete combustion ) I have an upgraded radiator for pulling
Borg Warner K27 turbo ( 18 cm^2 exhaust outlet volume is 50% larger than a stock HX35 at 12cm^2 thus reducing back pressure )
AFE Bladerunner GT Series intercooler 3" thick ( denser air burns fuel more completely )
Full Lock Up Torque Converter
15" Dual Electric Fans ( Stock fan clutch eats 20+ horsepower according to some estimates )
I'm looking for a used gear vendors overdrive as that would get me to 1500 RPM @ 65 Mph
I recently picked up a 98.5 2500 2x4 short bed that had some money thrown at. I decided to take it to the next level and do everything possible to get 30 MPG when empty at 65 mph. I live in a 5th wheel camper and travel for a living, so diesel costs add up!
Please give me your best ideas to improve MPG.
Here is what I've done so far.
Front End Aerodynamics on the grill & lower bumper shroud & tonneau cover ( Considering a belly pan underneath )
RV 275 Injectors with 7 holes ( Are there better injectors out there for economy ? )
19.5" tires that leave me at about 1750 RPM @ 65 mph with 3.55 gears
Quadzilla with an economy tune ( Hoping to get a custom tune when all hardware is done )
205 degree thermostat ( higher temp leads to more complete combustion ) I have an upgraded radiator for pulling
Borg Warner K27 turbo ( 18 cm^2 exhaust outlet volume is 50% larger than a stock HX35 at 12cm^2 thus reducing back pressure )
AFE Bladerunner GT Series intercooler 3" thick ( denser air burns fuel more completely )
Full Lock Up Torque Converter
15" Dual Electric Fans ( Stock fan clutch eats 20+ horsepower according to some estimates )
I'm looking for a used gear vendors overdrive as that would get me to 1500 RPM @ 65 Mph
What ideas do you have ?
Edited by Honestbest333