Ok, Im getting ready to schlepp my crap across the country AGAIN.(4th time). I have done some work on my truck but every trip I make I want it to be a little better.
I have a tymar intake with 3x4 down pipe and stright pipes out the back. Gutted EBPV (considering repopulating to create an exhaust brake), and an EDGE products tuner. I have Trans temp, Boost, and EGT gauges inside. I have fitted a 125 gal aux fuel tank in the back, and am in process of making a WVO conversion for it.
I tow a fully loaded (10,000(+!)LBS) 8.5x20 Interstate bumper hitch with it. Most of my moves have been 2000 miles plus. This one has the potential to be 4k plus.
As far as power and MPG what should I do next? (money as always is an issue)
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1997 F-250 PSD Tymar Open Air, Full Set of gauges, 3x4 DP to 4inch stright pipe out the back, Edge EVO,RAM Mounts Universal Lap top mount. Hardwired Holux GPS 310 Sensor. Super cooling, Offroad handling package, TOTALLY REBUILT XMISSION to the TUNE of $3112.23 (not by choice)as of July 28th. 125 Gal AUX fuel tank in the bed(workin on WVO application for it)
The first thing I would do is lose the Edge tuner and go with a Tony Wildman custom chip. I am sure that you saw this coming, and I can guarantee I won't be the only one to tell you that his chips are incredible.
I have 4 settings on mine: Economy, Daily Drive, Tow, and Hold On! I still don't know how I ever enjoyed driving my truck without the chip. MPG definitely increases if you can keep the pedal off of the floor.
Hope that helps a little.
Matt
__________________ 1996 F250 XLT, CC, SB, 4x4, 231,000 miles, 4.10 gears, E4OD, Tony Wildman 4 Pos. Chip, Custom modded Valvebody by Richter69, GAW Downpipe and 4" exhaust to a 5" bent tip, new interstate batteries, Pioneer Headunit, Alpine Components/Amps, Infinity Sub, Front brush guard w/ Hella drive lights, Camo seat covers, 1997 F350 Dana 60 Axle swap with 3" RSK and 2001 F350 Superduty Springs "V codes", and 5.5" non-tapered rear blocks, New Mickey Thompson Classic II's 16x8 drilled rims and LT315/75R16 Nitto Terra Grapplers with McGard Lug Nuts.
I've got the same exhaust setup as you do and if I were going to be pulling a tall trailer that long I would temporaily route my exit out the side. When I pull my camp trailer it sure reverbs and would get annoying after awhile. Just my $.02...
I would get a 90 elbow and shoot it downward, or could shoot it to the side, add few feet of pipe and rig it to hang off the rear bumper or something similar
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'00 F350 CC 4X4 longbed, wht, Lariet pkg. She's pretty! Open element intake, 4" exhaust, A-pillar pod w/ Isspro gauges, TW 4 pos. chip, leveling kit, 315-70-17 BFG AT's on black alloy rims, and...
SOLD '95 F350 CC 4X4 (ex-slope truck) flatbed. Open element intake, 3-4" dp, 4" straight pipe through bumper, shimmed FPR, IDM mod, TW 4 pos. chip, DIY RSK/shackle flip, 315-70-17 BFG AT's, H2 rims, 4.10's, rebuilt E40D, 3 guage a-piller pod w/ Isspro guages, DIY rear disks, SD front bumper, Warn 8000# winch, Explorer power buckets, Dodge center console/seat...
I would finish the WVO upgrade that will save you money on fuel and i too would drop the edge and if you dont feel like getting a dp get a hypertech my hypertech i could almost sware gave me 1-3 additional MPGs towing and the egts where so LOW. and think about cooling the tranny.
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2000 Ford F250 7.3l diesel of course with 137,086 original miles, new waterpump, AEM intake, ATS Turbo Housing, TS Performance 6 pos chip, guages (exhaust temp, boost, onboard air gauge), 4 inch MBRP exhaust to the turbo, CB Radio always on ch. 14, 60 gal. Aux. Tank/tool box in bed, Rotella Oil 15w40 soon to have HPOX on there, Train Horn hehe, Viair Onboard air (150psi),Pioneer head unit, some kind a drop in bedliner, 32in Nitto tires, and cant forget the pintle hitch
Great! thanks guys! I think ill finish the WVO and get a wildman chip. thanks for the input. Ill let you know how it goes.
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1997 F-250 PSD Tymar Open Air, Full Set of gauges, 3x4 DP to 4inch stright pipe out the back, Edge EVO,RAM Mounts Universal Lap top mount. Hardwired Holux GPS 310 Sensor. Super cooling, Offroad handling package, TOTALLY REBUILT XMISSION to the TUNE of $3112.23 (not by choice)as of July 28th. 125 Gal AUX fuel tank in the bed(workin on WVO application for it)
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'95 F350 CC 4X4 (ex-slope truck) flatbed. Open element intake, 3-4" dp, 4" straight pipe through bumper, shimmed FPR, IDM mod, TW 4 pos. chip, DIY RSK/shackle flip, 315-70-17 BFG AT's, H2 rims, 4.10's, rebuilt E40D, 3 guage a-piller pod w/ Isspro guages, DIY rear disks, SD front bumper, Warn 8000# winch, Explorer power buckets, Dodge center console/seat...
Ford F250 7.3l diesel of course with 137,086 original miles, new waterpump, AEM intake, ATS Turbo Housing, TS Performance 6 pos chip, guages (exhaust temp, boost, onboard air gauge), 4 inch MBRP exhaust to the turbo, CB Radio always on ch. 14, 60 gal. Aux. Tank/tool box in bed, Rotella Oil 15w40 soon to have HPOX on there, Train Horn hehe, Viair Onboard air (150psi),Pioneer head unit, some kind a drop in bedliner, 32in Nitto tires, and cant forget the pintle hitch
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