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Old 10-12-2011, 03:46 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Hi
I have an ultragauge on it usually. It is a 5.4liter. I run cruise control on flatter roads. Cruising speed of 52-53mph @ 1600 rpm. Faster usually decreases the economy. Slower doesn't help on the flat although it helps on hills. I keep the load at 20-23%.

The tires are Hercules in a stock size, maybe 235xx16. I could get you their name if you want. They are rated at 44psi. The tires have a fairly aggressive street tread. It had some flat nice hubcaps standard. Two of them went off along the road somewhere. So we've just kept them on one side.

Not sure if I want to mess with the computer tuning Any links?
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