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Old 08-21-2014, 12:15 AM   #5 (permalink)
chillsworld
I got ideas
 
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Originally Posted by mcrews View Post
Get a scangauge. Half of your gain will come from driving smarter! See link in my signature.
Think about upsizing tires to lower rpm if doing a lot of freeway
Raise psi when on road.
I'll be getting a gauge for sure... Saw a minimal increase with current tires, but all it did was get me back to where I was when the truck was healthy. When these wear down I'll be looking for lighter wheels and taller tires (33" if I don't have to trim fenders). I'd love to get a couple hundred rpm lower @ hwy speeds... In the mean time, I'll see if I can play with basic mechanical and aero

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PS you could add hamsters inside for a 'bio-hybrid' drive.
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