Marinesarelife Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Hey Yal, Just joined the forum a few days ago. Im lookin for help on gas mileage right now. I already have a K&N Performance Cold Air Intake on it along with a Flowmaster MBAP Straight Pipe. I recently ordered a Tunesport Performance Module from Performancechipsnow.com Anyone out there use one of these chips? If so, can ya tell me what it did for your mpg? Thanks Ken Semper Fidelis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonycillo Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 best way to increase fuel mileage is put it on trailer, its a 6.0 in a 5,000 lb truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTYW Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Welcome. X2 on the mileage. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddmj Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 You are basically on your way. Getting a vacuum gauge, and watching your driving habits can help too. I know nothing about these moduls, but a custom tune is usually the best bet. Any of the tuners on this site can help improve your performance and MPG's. Wheatley, Zippy, ete. I am in the same boat. I don't want to sell my truck, so Im trying to squeeze all the mpg's out as possible. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSenvy Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Best MPG mod is your right foot. Custom tune helps, but dont expect leaps and bounds better. At best 1 MPG better in town, .5-1 MPG better Highway, some may have gotten better results, but thats what ive seen with My custom tune. Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marinesarelife Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) Thanks brother, preciate it Edited March 20, 2012 by Marinesarelife (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerdan11 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hey Yal, Just joined the forum a few days ago. Im lookin for help on gas mileage right now. I already have a K&N Performance Cold Air Intake on it along with a Flowmaster MBAP Straight Pipe. I recently ordered a Tunesport Performance Module from Performancechipsnow.com Anyone out there use one of these chips? If so, can ya tell me what it did for your mpg? Thanks Ken Semper Fidelis Welcome to the Forum That is a Big NO on the Chip! Go with a custom tune you will se a pretty good increase in MPGs right away, but like red04supersport said its a 5,000lbs truck with a 6.0 V8 your never going to get that good of MPGs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stg313 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Welcome to the site. Im shocked people are being nice to you about this chip, I'm curious to see what it does for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marinesarelife Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hey guys, the chip just came in the other day. With any luck I'll have time to install it either today or tomorrow. Ill let yal know what effect it has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmoWalrus05 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Good luck with the mpg but welcome to the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado_ss_04 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bag Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 best way to increase fuel mileage is put it on trailer, its a 6.0 in a 5,000 lb truck. lol, welcome sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marinesarelife Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 To all who wanted to know how the chip worked, The initial few miles after instillation were a little rough as the computer tried to readjust itself to the initial introduction of the new program. However shortly after and instant increase in horsepower and throttle response was seen. Mpg gains are yet to be determined. (Manufacturer recommends allowing up to 300 miles and close to 50 starts before seeing full performance change) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marinesarelife Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 The results are in for the chip and I couldnt be more pleased Prior to the chip I was pulling between 10-12 average mpg depending on where most of the driving was taking place and what load I was hauling Now with the chip having had a chance to acclimate to the engine and air intake(300 miles and around 50+ starts), I am currently pulling an average mpg of 15-16mpg again this was from performancechipsnow.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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