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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Averaging 12+ mixed driving loaded to 6000 lbs on my DD. Stock so far except K&N kit.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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CCSB on 35's about 10-11 in city and 14-15 hwy going around 70mph staying out of boost
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 05:10 AM
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about 15 hwy,60-65 mph e fans aluminum driveshaft tbss intake tb and full exhaust
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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Today I drove 200 miles and used 13 gallons. Twice. Mods in my tag line.
Only thing that changed is pulled corvette heads/valves. Followed speed limits to sanmarcos and back.

Throughout this thread I see lots of efans. Are they worthwhile for a vehicle that travels usually no more than 10 miles at a time?

Thanks
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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if Anyone wants to swap some 4.10s for my 3.73 axles to better there mpg ill be more than willing to help you out lol.
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:35 AM
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try mid grade gas on the stock tune. we logged my 02 2500 HD last week and got KR on the stock tune using 87 octane. it pulled my timing back to 12-13*.
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ls2 dude
if Anyone wants to swap some 4.10s for my 3.73 axles to better there mpg ill be more than willing to help you out lol.
Will take you up on that. 02 2500Hd 4Wd
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Old thread , damn grave diggers lol !

I don't even run 87 in my weed eater , that stuff is ****.

I get 13 around town and maybe 15 hwy in my 2500hd van 6.0/80E.
Def needs a tune , but I also don't drive slow , usually 70-80mph. I always run 89oct.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:55 PM
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I am also looking into doing this on my newly acquired 2003 1500HD CCSB. I'm looking for headers and after header pipes, I'm having a hard time finding any for HD trucks. Is there anyone out there that make them specifically for the HDs? Will headers for a 1500 fit? What is everyone doing for after header pipes? My local exhaust shop has stopped doing custom work. So I'm pretty limited to bolt on stuff.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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Around town MPG will suffer with anything but stock tires. Unless you regear.

The same goes for towing.
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