A CAI might help a tad, but don't expect more than a 1-2 MPG increase maximum. I didn't experience any.

Forget the idea of a TB spacer. Absolutely worthless on these trucks, as the engines are port injected. Some vehicles it does work on, but not Magnum engines.

 

I thank ya'll for your responses, This truck is the newest vehicle I have ever owned, and the first fuel injected so I am still learning the ins and outs of this motor, I guess that my milage is still prety much on par with what it should be and with gas prices comming down it is not as bad.

I am however looking at more of a street tire, the Cooper tire, I can't remember what exactly what one it is.

As I have said before this is going to be a tow vehicle and a bad weather truck as soon as I can decide between an electric or mechanical fuel pump for my JEEP, there is also that little problem of trying to bribe some one for a fake smog cert.

 

Well i dont carry any weight in the bed, and i drive mostly rural roads, so im goin highway speed. Ill usually get 15.5-16.5 mpg, which only nets (543-577 miles). If I do all highway then ill get over 18mpg, and be over 600 miles to a tank. the secret to good mpg, is a stickshift, saves my life big time, with only the 5.2, reg cab, long box, tonneau cover, and an exhaust that aint restrictin flow at all. I do get on it quite often too, so its not like i grandma my car. But during winter, with fuel being lower quality here (so it doesnt freeze and what not) i get lower mpg's, and if im out using 4WD for wheelin in the snow, it will be down to like 11 or 12 mpg, which aint too bad, but when yer used to 16.5mpg, its a big jump

 

can you put a gigger tank on a short bed?

 

sorry cant spell Bigger

 

Why not just buy a couple of extra 5 gallon gas cans. Fill them up in town. Fill up the tank at home when needed.

 

you need the special short bed/extra cab
34 gallon tank that became available about year 1998
only on the V10 Ram

see archived post below:
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:55:35 -0800
From: "Dave and Wendy H"
Subject: [DiRT] Ram 1500 26 gallon to 34 gallon conversion

Living in a rural area, I need all of the fuel tank range I can get. I've
been wanting to convert the fuel tank on my 2001 Ram short bed to the larger
34 gallon tank from the 2500 series for several years now.

I completed the swap today with the help of a dealer about an hour away. I've
personally gotten a lot of misinformation from owners and dealers alike as
to what parts are needed to make this switch work. Here's some information
for anyone wanting to do this:

The part number I used for the tank is for the ¾ ton of the same
year-52102241AD.

This tank is 8 gallons longer, but is the exact same depth as the 26 gallon
tank. So, no new sending unit or gauge assembly is needed. The old unit
swapped with no issues.

The mounting straps are the exact same for both tanks. Some pictures I
looked at on the web showed an additional bracing shelf was used across the
front of the tank. I found that the front end is very tight and does not
flex at all, so I chose not to add this shelf.

The old tank heat shield continues to be used. You don't have to purchase a
longer shield because the 34 gallon tank has some kind of attached heat
shield ( looks like tin foil).

I was told there was no computer reflash available for the onboard computer,
so I don't know how accurate the Distance to Empty will show. I'll find out
when I fill the tank up (yet to do).

I was initially quoted 3-4 hours labor for the swap, but the dealer got it
done in less than 2 hours. I don't know how much of this works on other year's
trucks. Overall, I'm very pleased. Hope this helps anyone considering doing
this.

Dave H
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 QC 4X4 SLT+ ( now with a 34 gallon tank)