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2001, Dodge ram 2500 v-10
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From: Gaylord, MI
RE: 2001, Dodge ram 2500 v-10
Theres a few thing I would do since you just bought it that could all possibly improve MPG a little bit. For the most part (but not always) gaining power (mainly torque) improves MPG. This is because your engine doesn;t have to work as hard to get up to speed, and once its there it doesn't have to work so hard to stay there!
1. Get a new air filter, perferably a high flow or just a whole CAI. Clogged filter can drop power, droping MPG.
2. An exhaust could posssible help, as long as you don't go to big on the pipes. Going to big causes a drop in your low end torque and making MPG slightly worse.
3. A programmer would probably make the largest noticable diffrence. From what I've heard stay away from chips and go with actual programers like Hypertech PPIII or Superchips. This increases power, again improving gas milage.
4. Change all your fluids. Bad/dirty fluids can cause a very slight MPG dip, but every little bit helps! Go with synthetics if possible.
5. Give her a good tune up. MSD systems are sweet, and I hear good things about Accel too.
Also it never really hurts to run a can or injector or fuel system cleaner through her.
I doubt any of these are gonna make a crazy increase (except maybe the programmer) but together you could see an inmrovement! Hope this helps.
1. Get a new air filter, perferably a high flow or just a whole CAI. Clogged filter can drop power, droping MPG.
2. An exhaust could posssible help, as long as you don't go to big on the pipes. Going to big causes a drop in your low end torque and making MPG slightly worse.
3. A programmer would probably make the largest noticable diffrence. From what I've heard stay away from chips and go with actual programers like Hypertech PPIII or Superchips. This increases power, again improving gas milage.
4. Change all your fluids. Bad/dirty fluids can cause a very slight MPG dip, but every little bit helps! Go with synthetics if possible.
5. Give her a good tune up. MSD systems are sweet, and I hear good things about Accel too.
Also it never really hurts to run a can or injector or fuel system cleaner through her.
I doubt any of these are gonna make a crazy increase (except maybe the programmer) but together you could see an inmrovement! Hope this helps.
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RE: 2001, Dodge ram 2500 v-10
ORIGINAL: Socha_62
Theres a few thing I would do since you just bought it that could all possibly improve MPG a little bit. For the most part (but not always) gaining power (mainly torque) improves MPG. This is because your engine doesn;t have to work as hard to get up to speed, and once its there it doesn't have to work so hard to stay there!
1. Get a new air filter, perferably a high flow or just a whole CAI. Clogged filter can drop power, droping MPG.
2. An exhaust could posssible help, as long as you don't go to big on the pipes. Going to big causes a drop in your low end torque and making MPG slightly worse.
3. A programmer would probably make the largest noticable diffrence. From what I've heard stay away from chips and go with actual programers like Hypertech PPIII or Superchips. This increases power, again improving gas milage.
4. Change all your fluids. Bad/dirty fluids can cause a very slight MPG dip, but every little bit helps! Go with synthetics if possible.
5. Give her a good tune up. MSD systems are sweet, and I hear good things about Accel too.
Also it never really hurts to run a can or injector or fuel system cleaner through her.
I doubt any of these are gonna make a crazy increase (except maybe the programmer) but together you could see an inmrovement! Hope this helps.
Theres a few thing I would do since you just bought it that could all possibly improve MPG a little bit. For the most part (but not always) gaining power (mainly torque) improves MPG. This is because your engine doesn;t have to work as hard to get up to speed, and once its there it doesn't have to work so hard to stay there!
1. Get a new air filter, perferably a high flow or just a whole CAI. Clogged filter can drop power, droping MPG.
2. An exhaust could posssible help, as long as you don't go to big on the pipes. Going to big causes a drop in your low end torque and making MPG slightly worse.
3. A programmer would probably make the largest noticable diffrence. From what I've heard stay away from chips and go with actual programers like Hypertech PPIII or Superchips. This increases power, again improving gas milage.
4. Change all your fluids. Bad/dirty fluids can cause a very slight MPG dip, but every little bit helps! Go with synthetics if possible.
5. Give her a good tune up. MSD systems are sweet, and I hear good things about Accel too.
Also it never really hurts to run a can or injector or fuel system cleaner through her.
I doubt any of these are gonna make a crazy increase (except maybe the programmer) but together you could see an inmrovement! Hope this helps.
#2 doesn't really apply to the V10. You can get a different muffler, but the rest of the stock system flows sufficiently.
#3 doesn't apply to V10s, as there is NO programmer on the market for it. The only PCM available is from Mopar Performance, but with it you MUST run premium fuel. You have to decide if that's worth the trade-off. Your mileage won't go up much (if at all), but the change in power is noticeable.
#4 I also agree with. Change out the trans fluid, transfer case fluid (if 4x4), and the rear axle (both axles if 4x4). Use synthetic in everything. I run Amsoil, but there are other alternatives out there.
#5 doesn't really apply to V10s either. Totally different ignition system than the 360/318. Though you may want to change your plugs. Go with Champion TRUCK plugs if you do. So far they've been the best performers for V10 owners.
My only suggestion would be to order a TB from the fastman. www.thefastman.com That may help your mileage a bit.
But honestly, you bought the WRONG truck if you're looking for good gas mileage.
The V10 Rams (and any HD truck for that matter) were built for towing/hauling. Not driving around town I'd consider a 1/2 ton 318 powered truck if you're never going to do anything but drive it around.
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RE: 2001, Dodge ram 2500 v-10
ORIGINAL: The Burning Rom
#3 doesn't apply to V10s, as there is NO programmer on the market for it. The only PCM available is from Mopar Performance, but with it you MUST run premium fuel. You have to decide if that's worth the trade-off. Your mileage won't go up much (if at all), but the change in power is noticeable.
#3 doesn't apply to V10s, as there is NO programmer on the market for it. The only PCM available is from Mopar Performance, but with it you MUST run premium fuel. You have to decide if that's worth the trade-off. Your mileage won't go up much (if at all), but the change in power is noticeable.
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RE: 2001, Dodge ram 2500 v-10
ORIGINAL: V10
Is it true that towing isn't recommended with the MP PCM? I read that somewhere, so it makes me think twice about buying one. That and the fact they only list it for 2WD for some reason.
ORIGINAL: The Burning Rom
#3 doesn't apply to V10s, as there is NO programmer on the market for it. The only PCM available is from Mopar Performance, but with it you MUST run premium fuel. You have to decide if that's worth the trade-off. Your mileage won't go up much (if at all), but the change in power is noticeable.
#3 doesn't apply to V10s, as there is NO programmer on the market for it. The only PCM available is from Mopar Performance, but with it you MUST run premium fuel. You have to decide if that's worth the trade-off. Your mileage won't go up much (if at all), but the change in power is noticeable.
If you think about getting one, it would be a good idea to keep your stocker and swap it in if you ever have to tow any large loads or long distances.As for them listing for 2WD, the part numbers seem to be the same for both 2WD and 4WD. I don't think it matters. I have a spare performance PCM here, and it doesn't say anything anywhere on the box/PCM/packing slip about 2WD or 4WD. Just "94-95 V10 AT".
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Thanks to Burning Rom. I've got a '98 V10 4x4 oversized tires so on and so forth. With the current prices, everyone laughs at my mileage...until I offer to run their rice burners over anyway.
I was looking into chips, superchips' systems, and such as I'm about to head cross country dragging this old camper I picked up for fun. I'm hoping to get 10mpg average while towing. (My '72 GMC 3/4 got about 8 pulling a 29' 5th wheel from Seattle to Texas, this bigger, badder Dodge had better impress me.)
Tune-ups with quality parts and fluids are a given, but seeing that the chips and such either are not available or not worth the effort really helps.
I wish I could do the exhaust mods I want, but I'm starting in friggin' CA, so no luck there.
Thanks again.
I was looking into chips, superchips' systems, and such as I'm about to head cross country dragging this old camper I picked up for fun. I'm hoping to get 10mpg average while towing. (My '72 GMC 3/4 got about 8 pulling a 29' 5th wheel from Seattle to Texas, this bigger, badder Dodge had better impress me.)
Tune-ups with quality parts and fluids are a given, but seeing that the chips and such either are not available or not worth the effort really helps.
I wish I could do the exhaust mods I want, but I'm starting in friggin' CA, so no luck there.
Thanks again.
