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Old 06-29-2011, 11:53 AM
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I have recently upgraded to a K & N air filter and a Flow master dual exhaust system on my 06 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab. should I also replace the Mass air flow sensor? going for better fuel milage.
 
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Originally Posted by jasonCline
I have recently upgraded to a K & N air filter and a Flow master dual exhaust system on my 06 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab. should I also replace the Mass air flow sensor? going for better fuel milage.

If you can find the Mass Air Flow sensor, go ahead and upgrade it!
 
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Old 06-29-2011, 09:10 PM
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Old 06-29-2011, 10:08 PM
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Should have picked a less restrictive muffler if you were going for fuel economy. Flowmasters are among the most restrictive due to their chambered design aimed at more/better sound...
 
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Old 06-30-2011, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by HammerZ71
Should have picked a less restrictive muffler if you were going for fuel economy. Flowmasters are among the most restrictive due to their chambered design aimed at more/better sound...
Is that also true for their "Delta Flow" designed units, like the Super 44?
 
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Old 06-30-2011, 09:16 PM
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Yep, The delta version has even more baffles that mellow the sound a bit but disrupt flow even more.
 



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