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Originally Posted by boostalot717
Hello actually just found this site while searching for aero mods and tons of great info here. Anyways i own a 02 silverado ex cab short bed 2wd with the 4.8 and 4L60E trans. Recently moved and now my daily trip to school has gone to 65 miles round trip so obv i am looking to improve its mpg's, plus i love tinkering with different things. My goal is to improve mpg's while keeping the truck rather mundane looking. Some of the aero caps and other diy mods i have seen are great and i applaude you guys for taking that step but there just not for me.
Some things on my to do list:
Tonneau cover for the bed- seems most effective for price/looks/durability.
Belly pan- starting with front and space between frame and body and go from there.
Rear aero- gonna need some help in this department
engine related- electric fan swap and ecm tuning
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Welcome as far as mods to keep your truck looking normal would be
-tonneau cover although i recommend you fab up an aerocap a lot more gains there
-electric fan swap could provide quite a bit beings you drive 65 mile round trip im guessing highway or close to it so it wouldn't come on a lot
-Air dam these tends to look oem and can be made for cheap.
I wouldn't be surprised if someone doesn't post this so i'm just gunna say it now buying another vehicle and keeping this as more of a toy. My brother had a 5.0 f150 and was getting about 15mpg driving about 30mi round trips everyday he went and bought a ford zx2 and the car paid for itself and insurance in fuel savings within 2 years. Some people choose to go this route others don't its up to you. BTW the zx2 is now my toy and is still running great.