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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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Ok I have been searching for ways to get better fuel milage out of the ram gas engines. I know you can get good chips and mods for diesel engines but how about for gas engines? I have tried a programer in the past on an 04 3500 hemi and could not tell a difference at all (still got 8 mpg running or not lol!!!). Does anyone make a good programer for gas like they do with diesels that will actually be worth the money? I am trying to get better fuel milage out of a v10 that I know gets 12 mpg average. I currently own 3 2nd gen dodges with gas engines (v6, 5.7 v8, and v10) so I am looking for different ideas to help the bill fold!




2000 3500 488ci v10 black quad cab, 2001 1500 318ci red quad cab short bed, 1996 1500 V6 white single cab long bed.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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Actually, I think the 12mpg average is pretty good for your V10. I don't think you'll find much else you can do to improve mileage on those beasts.

Some people claim to get better mileage with an SCT Tune IF they can keep their foot out of out....
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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yes.. a device is made that will increase your mileage an astronomical amount.. it's not a programmer, though.. it's a gauge.. a vacuum gauge to be precise..

keep the load off the engine, and you'll dramatically increase mileage.. beware: your driving style will alter drastically, and you'll likely be the slowest vehicle on the road.. but, you'll pick up 3~4MPG's easily..
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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I'm looking at edgeproducts.com debating on this to
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Iv never owned a gas vehicle before they just never had enough *** for me but when I was on there site I noticed they had the EvoHD 36000 for gas too
 
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