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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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I have an '02 Ram 1500 with the 4.7L engine. It is pretty well stock except for a Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler. I was just looking for ideas of ad on's that would help save on gas. Please let me know what works, and what is a waste of money.

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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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get a cai.that helps wit gas and hp
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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CAI-headers-exhaust-tuner - keep your foot out of it - that is about it
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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hey chongo, how do you lik your tuner? how much was it? does it hurt your tanny at all like over power it?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Most common easy bolt on mods for better mpg's would be: Tuner, Cat-back, CAI, E-Fan & Headers.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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chenge your air filter every 5k helps too. i noticed a 1.5mpg jump after doing so.
 
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