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Licensed Dynacologist
- Joined
- Jun 26, 2010
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- Location
- connecticut
- Ram Year
- was 2006
- Engine
- was a HEMI 5.7
I'll be doing mine again soon as the weather breaks.
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In my 2008 5.7 quad cab, I get about 11.5 mpg around town, 13 or so highway. My truck is all stock except for the toolbox in the bed, but there isn't much in it.
My truck has 48,000 miles and I've never changed the spark plugs. Do you think changing the spark plugs would help the fuel economy? I'm not expecting 20 mpg, but I'd like to see it closer to 15 mpg. Also, when towing my 5,500 lb camper (with weight dist hitch) the mpg drops to around 9. I do live in WV so I don't expect towing my camper through the mountains to get great gas mileage. but I would think 10 - 11 would be normal while towing.
Lastly, can anyone suggest the best plug for my application?
Anyone ever figure out how to gap the E3 plugs??? The tip is actually contained within the lattice of the framework and no feeler gage or gapping tool I have ever owned will fit. I'm to the point of just hoping that they come gapped at .040ish
Haha you're trolling aren't you...
No, seriously, none of my feeler gages fit inside the E3 cage that surrounds the tip. I guess I need one of the wire style gap tools.
OP update pics please
******* almost $600....I sourced all of mine used but good for so much less money....remember when that kit used to be like $400ish lol?Here's a link. There are several kits available.
http://www.3rdstrikeperformance.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=85
Replaces the 03-05 coils that uses a high tension waste spark wire with the 06 (6.1) coil. Requires the newer coils, newer valve covers and electrical plug ends. Can be done on the cheap using salvage yard parts or with a kit for a few hundred dollars. Check with Moe's.
If it's a 5.7 no, it would already have them from the factory.So this does not apply to an 07 ?