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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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I posted a few week's ago that my truck seem's to have no power. Changed all the filters etc.
This seemed to help a little, but now I'm back to feeling like I have NO power. Truck seem's to run fine, but just doesn't have any get-up and go [:@]. On the Interstate around 75 just seem's like I'm hitting a wall, and that's all she's gonna do. only have 31K miles. Does anyone have any advice. What can I do???
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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How's your fuel mileage?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Have you checked for any trouble codes?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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I would look at what kind of fuel pressure you are getting from your in-tank fuel pump. low pressure will cause exactly what you are describing.

also your rail relief valve could be popped, that would be another thing to look at.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Fuel Mileage stay's consitent @ 17.5 to almost 19mpg.

I just checked today for trouble codes, and there are none.

Drew is there an easy way to check fuel pressure besides installing a fuel pressure gauge??
I've been thinking about installinga FASS. do you think this could help my problems??

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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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At least your mileage is good. It really sucks when you lose mileage and power.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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what do you have your superchips set to???

try reloading the software and see what happens.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Superchip set to Performance, but in Tow mode it's doing the same thing. I can't really tell a difference between the two setting's.
I'll try to relode tomorrow.
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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Drew is there an easy way to check fuel pressure besides installing a fuel pressure gauge??
I've been thinking about installinga FASS. do you think this could help my problems??
A fuel pressure gauge is the only way that I know of to check your fuel pressure. You can get a temporary one that screws onto your fuel filter housing from Geno's.

The FASS may or may not solve or at least help with your problem. You won't know until you get a good read on your fuel pressure. IMO a permanent fuel pressure gauge on our trucks is a luxury, it is must.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:16 AM
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Yea your right Mayfair, I'm gonna go ahead and order a mount and gauge on Tuesday.
I'll check back when I get some pressure readings, and see what ya'll think my problem is.
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