2002 Ram1500 5.9 4wd how to increase fuel mileage and torque?

[TJ marcus]

How can i increase mileage and torque?

 

[jws123]

Fuel mileage not much you can do its a old truck make sure your tires are aired up properly spark plugs good ect. as far as torque maybe someone will reply but I dont have any suggestions.

 

[pacofortacos]

A tune and replace the clutch fan with an electric fan will boost power and mpg.

 

[06 Dodge]

I owned one of them gas hogs, it never saw a gas station it didn't like, outside of spending $$$ for a good tune that most likely will not pay you back, your best bet is control your right foot, proper air in the tires, watch your speed, no jack rabbit take off's, don't race stop light to stop light....

 

[pacofortacos]

I can probably get you a tuner really cheap if interested.

 

[Jake413]

You want to increase mileage and torque? That's a tough one. If you install a turbo, your torque will increase but when you make use of said torque, your visits to the gas station will increase. TFL Truck have tested lots of trucks towing trailers up the Ike Gauntlett and the V8s always suffer compared with the diesels. Having to scream up a mountain at 4 or 5000 RPM is not much fun

 

[HemiLonestar]

Torque? Cam & retune. Mileage? It will never, ever get better than what it is. You have a small block pushing 245/335 trying to drag 4800-5300 lbs around. More mechanical advantage (gears) would be better around town but lower your mileage significantly on the highway (and vice versa with taller gears).

 

[pacofortacos]

Yeah, getting rid of the clutch fan is about the only MPG gaining modification.