I have tested different setups and i have found a way to increase mpg out of dodge products. the best results come from the v8's (5.2,5.9,4.7 & 5.7) you can use this application in v6's (2.7,3.5,3.6) but not as good in result.
i have a 2003 dodge ram 4.7l v8 and i currently get 20 mpg Black Ram (Dodge Ram 1500) | Fuelly... and i haven't lost horsepower or acceleration my best is 23 mpg.
reduce the load on the motor. my normal load is 4% at start-up and at warm 3% normal city driving 5% to 8% load. freeway 12% to 16% load.
(you can monitor your engine load and real time mpg and your average miles by using ScanGauge below picture)
Normal air filter system is designed to reduce air intake, a cold air intake can rob you of mpg if you don't watch your foot on the pedal. You can take off the normal air filter system back to the Resonator (in-front of your throttle-body if you wish you can remove it but you gain more mpg keeping it on) replace it with a microfiber cloth.
Note: DO NOT PUT MICROFIBER ON RUBBER HOSE, PUT IT ON A SOLID AREA ONLY.
For best results reset your ECU (i.e How to Repair Your Vehicle (Basics): 11 Steps (with Pictures)) )
In City i Shift at 1000 to 1500 RPM, On freeway i shift at 1500 to 2000 RPM.
if your dodge has 20" inch rims those rob you of 3 to 4mpg easy it adds alot of rolling resistance.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/4036845/2003-dodge-ram-1500-regular-cab my current setup on ram
Keep:
Resonator
Remove:
Upper cover Air Box
Air Filter element
Lower cover Air Box
Air cleaner hose
Replace with:
MircoFiber Cloth 75/25 Blend
(continue reading about microfiber Benefits of Microfiber Towels & Microfiber Mops from ERC Wiping Products, Inc. )
Paper (cellulose) - Most common (below).
May clog faster than synthetic. Will expand and restrict flow when wet.
Oiled Cotton - K&N and others. (below)
Better flow, less filtering.
MicroFiber (below)
Better airflow and filtering. The revolutionary technology and effectiveness of the microfiber lies in the construction of each strand. Each microscopic strand of microfiber has been split, creating millions of tiny hooks that attract, absorb and remove all kinds of dirt, dust and bacteria. Each strand of fiber is shaped like a wedge, trapping the dirt until it is washed. Since the dirt gets trapped in the fibers, the same microfiber cloth or mop head can be used for a longer period of time cleaning larger surface areas before having to be laundered. Each square inch of microfiber contains approximately 90,000 fibers.
I HAVE READ THIS POST AND UNDERSTAND IT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY ATTEMPTING THESE ACTIVITIES .I AM VOLUNTARILY
PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER
INVOLVED, AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN I VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.
i have a 2003 dodge ram 4.7l v8 and i currently get 20 mpg Black Ram (Dodge Ram 1500) | Fuelly... and i haven't lost horsepower or acceleration my best is 23 mpg.
reduce the load on the motor. my normal load is 4% at start-up and at warm 3% normal city driving 5% to 8% load. freeway 12% to 16% load.
(you can monitor your engine load and real time mpg and your average miles by using ScanGauge below picture)
Normal air filter system is designed to reduce air intake, a cold air intake can rob you of mpg if you don't watch your foot on the pedal. You can take off the normal air filter system back to the Resonator (in-front of your throttle-body if you wish you can remove it but you gain more mpg keeping it on) replace it with a microfiber cloth.
Note: DO NOT PUT MICROFIBER ON RUBBER HOSE, PUT IT ON A SOLID AREA ONLY.
For best results reset your ECU (i.e How to Repair Your Vehicle (Basics): 11 Steps (with Pictures)) )
In City i Shift at 1000 to 1500 RPM, On freeway i shift at 1500 to 2000 RPM.
if your dodge has 20" inch rims those rob you of 3 to 4mpg easy it adds alot of rolling resistance.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/4036845/2003-dodge-ram-1500-regular-cab my current setup on ram
Keep:
Resonator
Remove:
Upper cover Air Box
Air Filter element
Lower cover Air Box
Air cleaner hose
Replace with:
MircoFiber Cloth 75/25 Blend
(continue reading about microfiber Benefits of Microfiber Towels & Microfiber Mops from ERC Wiping Products, Inc. )
Paper (cellulose) - Most common (below).
May clog faster than synthetic. Will expand and restrict flow when wet.
Oiled Cotton - K&N and others. (below)
Better flow, less filtering.
MicroFiber (below)
Better airflow and filtering. The revolutionary technology and effectiveness of the microfiber lies in the construction of each strand. Each microscopic strand of microfiber has been split, creating millions of tiny hooks that attract, absorb and remove all kinds of dirt, dust and bacteria. Each strand of fiber is shaped like a wedge, trapping the dirt until it is washed. Since the dirt gets trapped in the fibers, the same microfiber cloth or mop head can be used for a longer period of time cleaning larger surface areas before having to be laundered. Each square inch of microfiber contains approximately 90,000 fibers.
I HAVE READ THIS POST AND UNDERSTAND IT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY ATTEMPTING THESE ACTIVITIES .I AM VOLUNTARILY
PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER
INVOLVED, AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN I VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.
