Just lurking...
Hi all,
I'm driving a 2004.5 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD w/6.6l Duramax diesel. With a number of mods, I'm currently making between 21.7 to 22.5 mpg on summer fuel, running around 67 mph. I decided to join this group so I could further explore ideas about mods I could make to get my mpg's on my 7k lb truck up closer to 25 or more mpg's. I'll post some pics and details in the next few days as time permits. Randy |
Hi, and Welcome to EM...
You're at an advantage having the Diesel for efficiency, but with prices the way they are per gallon, the savings seems to deminish, I suppose. Wow, the LB7 series kicks out 520 lb-ft of torque :eek: (and 300 hp) Do you tow or haul with your rig? That's some serious power, and some respectable economy numbers. Are you looking for Aero, other mods, or driving style as your means to 25 MPG? Enjoy the site, and Best FE to Ya :thumbup: RH77 |
Beautiful torque.......
Welcome to EM Randy :thumbup: |
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We have a 24' travel trailer that we tow with the truck, and we have a 15' flatbed trailer we use to haul some other things around from time to time. I'm looking for both - driving habits and aerodynamics. Still looking at other truck mods to improve efficiency too, but I'm thinking I'm getting pretty close to the limits there. Probably looking more for aero changes than anything at this time. The reason being is that I just returned from a trip to Florida. Going down running the speed limit I had 2 tanks at 19.7 mpg. Dropping to 2k rpm (which makes 65-66 mph), I made 21.7 mpg. Returned running 67 mph and repeated the mileage right at 21.7 mpg... and I was very careful to watch the driving habits. So... I am convinced at this point that something has to change with the truck to improve the mileage, since my driving habits were well in check, IMHO. Thanks! Randy |
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I've learned lately (from a Dodge Avenger rental) that despite speed or RPM drop, wind speed has a huge impact on the final MPG tally (especially on highway trips). It helps to slow down too :turtle: By the way, do you have a ScanGauge or similar feedback device? If not, it's highly recommended so you can get a real-time look at a variety of factors. Enjoy your journey to 25... RH77 |
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Randy |
How interested are you in something like an aero cap, :)?
Welcome to ecomodder! |
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There's just something about a finely tuned turbo-D (and the sound) :D I saw on a Dodge yesterday "Smoke Doesn't mean it's Broke" :) Not sure if you had a chance to see the PINKS episode with the 10-second Ram 4x4. What a machine. RH77 |
22mpg! I assume you are crushing the epa. Good job!
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