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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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What kind of mileage r u guys getting with a 6.0 with 42# injectors
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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15.6 mixed 50/50 city/hwy
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Currently I'm getting 8.5 in the city and 12.5 highway
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Sounds like something is broke (sensor) or your tune is jacked up. Who tuned it?
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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I know the tune needs to be looked at slowhawk has did the tune as far as sensors no check engine lights and everything runs smooth
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Did you get it retuned for the injectors? Your tuner knows his stuff i would think it is sensors.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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If tuned properly, shouldn't the injector size not have any affect on MPG?
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Kinda. The problem comes in when you try to get big injectors to act small. Such as idle or at low rpms.
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I get 23mpg with #42 on the highway. Not sure about city
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by oakley6575
I get 23mpg with #42 on the highway. Not sure about city
dang, must be a lowered rcsb?
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