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Forum: EcoModding Central 07-22-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,543
Posted By steve05ram360
So I have a bit of an update... While the dodge...

So I have a bit of an update... While the dodge 4.7 engine performance changed noticeably with this update, the jeep did not. on a longer day trip with me driving I got the 23.3 mpg tank over 125+...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-27-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,543
Posted By steve05ram360
Lessons Learned

Sharing some lessons learned, I'd expect you guys already know this.

Truck:
2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 with 45RFE Trans 3.55 gears with 265/75/16 tires (worst case scenario, stock tires are a bit...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-02-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,845
Posted By steve05ram360
Nope, need those tow mirrors and I have the...

Nope, need those tow mirrors and I have the stubby ones in a box.


making progress... fans are killing me so i fixed it, well not quite, i unplugged them. now it runs more consistent and closet...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-18-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,845
Posted By steve05ram360
The only ones I'd consider would be the bed...

The only ones I'd consider would be the bed seals, bumper insert (had those previously) and then some underneath. It has a sliding tonneau cover & tailgate spoiler (off the 1500's).

I know about...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-18-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,845
Posted By steve05ram360
Dodge Ram 2500 eco build

Been a while since I posted here so I thought I'd share some results.

Truck is a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 QCSB

Short version... gave the truck a make-over starting back in Dec 2017, details of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-01-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,059
Posted By steve05ram360
Update: Rolling resistance has dropped to a...

Update: Rolling resistance has dropped to a point where I can now coast down most if not all of those flatter hills. MPG still in the 20~21 mpg range, going to go after the tune this weekend and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-24-2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,059
Posted By steve05ram360
Yeah the concern is the sidewall flex. It...

Yeah the concern is the sidewall flex. It stinks. If I stick with this size, going to go over to the Toyo Open Country AT2, 3 ply sidewall. If not, going back to a 70 series tire. These tires are...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,059
Posted By steve05ram360
Its not the cost... its the challenge of it all...

Its not the cost... its the challenge of it all and what I learn from it... If it were all about $, I would not keep it.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-13-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,059
Posted By steve05ram360
Tires done, added weight of new tires very...

Tires done, added weight of new tires very noticeable (expected), coasting down the same hill as this morning... Before, speed maintained, after, speed drop by 1.5 mph accordi g to what i see on the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-04-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,916
Posted By steve05ram360
I dont... at least I think I dont... I just dont...

I dont... at least I think I dont... I just dont have it in me these days to debate, discuss or argue (wouldnt really argue) any point. I've documented what I've done, recorded 90% of the fillups...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-30-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,916
Posted By steve05ram360
Updated tune to take advantage of the throttle...

Updated tune to take advantage of the throttle response (and to fix an issue that came with the swap). I ended up tweeking the rail pressure maps, cut duration by 2%, adjusted main event & post...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-27-2018, 12:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,916
Posted By steve05ram360
driveshaft gave just under 1 mpg... retuned truck...

driveshaft gave just under 1 mpg... retuned truck to fix a problem that appeared with the DS install.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-22-2018, 09:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,916
Posted By steve05ram360
You should have... it is a nice improvement. ...

You should have... it is a nice improvement. Have a full day of running around with it in and I like it. It is clearly a good change when driving in stop & go traffic and I think it will help out...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-21-2018, 10:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,059
Posted By steve05ram360
They are up over 100k... go to pg 3 of this...

They are up over 100k... go to pg 3 of this thread for pics...

https://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/tire-wheel-3rd-gen/2133362-toyo-open-country-ii-user-report.html

My son thinks they have a lot...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-29-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 116,324
Posted By steve05ram360
Here's my fuel data over the last 6 months,...

Here's my fuel data over the last 6 months, covers the wheel change. Pulled old wheels off & sold them which went towards the new wheels (lightest OEMs available). Rotating mass drop helped...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-28-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 116,324
Posted By steve05ram360
I would say do it... around here (seattle area)...

I would say do it... around here (seattle area) there are so many hills and the effect of the lighter wheels was noticeable on the hills. I am doing a driveshaft as well, supposedly 20# lighter than...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-27-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 116,324
Posted By steve05ram360
I can say 1st hand shedding 9# per wheel gained...

I can say 1st hand shedding 9# per wheel gained me 1+ mpg from the swap... throttle response improved noticeably overall went from low 19's to upper 20's, easily... 21's if I apply myself..

mpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-16-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,296
Posted By steve05ram360
The top of the 2nd air dam is in line with the...

The top of the 2nd air dam is in line with the bottom of the OEM one. Slowmover one of the things I'd considered trying was to take that V2 of the air dam and change the ends some to control how the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-14-2018, 09:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,684
Posted By steve05ram360
Dodge Ram projects

Hi Forum... I started the last phase of a truck "makeover" last weekend where I'm now working on aero mods. Before I go there, let me fill in the blanks with a quick overview of what I've done so...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-14-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,052
Posted By steve05ram360
Dodge Ram Cummins info to share...

Thought I'd pop in and share some info on some testing I've been doing... A few years back I'd been doing a 116 mi hiway run to test mods & tunes for the best mpg in my truck...

Truck details:...
Forum: DIY / How-to 01-10-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 24,536
Posted By steve05ram360
Researching this again and found this... ...

Researching this again and found this...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/diesel-air-intake-warm-not-21502.html

Interesting... read this post. half way down it mentions a power...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-12-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,463
Posted By steve05ram360
not getting rid of the lift at this point in...

not getting rid of the lift at this point in time... Already near the goal so no point if I can squeeze out another mpg thru the remaining mods. If my truck were a pavement queen the lift would be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-12-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,463
Posted By steve05ram360
trucks a 4x4 and lifted 3"... there is a whole...

trucks a 4x4 and lifted 3"... there is a whole lotta crap hanging down below the oem air dam

Just got back from the material search.... found a 5" wide landscape border that should work fine. It...
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