09 sprt leveled with 35"x 12.50x20 M.T MPG

[fsharp1]

Hi Guys, I'm new here,
Tomorrow I'm scheduled to look at a 09 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab, Hemi Auto, Sport Pkg. 35,000 miles it has a 2.5 Lift/Leveling Kit, 35"x 12.50x20 M.T . Gooseneck Hitch, Brake Controller, Air Bag's Spring Assist Rear. Like New Condition,

Original owner has not reprogrammed to accommodate for the larger tires.

What kinda of MPG's should I see or expect from this set up....
and what kind of MPG's should I expect after throwing the superchips at it.



appreciated.
Thanks

By fsharp1 at 2012-05-20

 

[1500ram12]

I would be very cautious about buying a 1/2 ton with a 5th wheel on it. MPG Ave with a mix of city and highway prob in the 14s. Instant MPG on highway should hover around in the 20s

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[fsharp1]

I totally agree with you, I'm going to test drive it tomorrow, it's a private seller and he would have to agree to allow dodge to check it out before purchase.

 

[0212353]

I get between 17-18 on the highway with mine, on 34" Trail Grapplers

 

[fsharp1]

What about around town? WOW your truck is sick by the way

 

[0212353]

I get about 12-13 around town.

And thanks!!!

 

[fsharp1]

What should I expect after Putting the superchips on it, "IE, resetting for larger tires,

 

[fsharp1]

Well did the test drive today, Everything is perfect on this truck, Shifts smooth, ride is spot on, So I decided to buy!!! Pick it up Wednesday from my bank,
SUPER EXCITED !!!!!!!! LOADED with everything but NAV!

 

[SmokedRam]

Congrats!

 

[2K10HemiRam]

I drive about 50/50 city/hwy and get on average around 14.5-15.5 mpg with 34.5's. But I do have a heavy foot driving habit...if I were to calm down a bit I bet I could reach 16mpg ave...I've come close before but it killed my driving mood

 

[Red 2012 Crew]

I put a 2.5" HBS level and 275 65 20 BFG All Terrains and I get about 16 normal driving, (mostly country roads 35-55 mph)

 

[fsharp1]

First thing on the list,
Get the front windows tinted,
Swing into 4wheel parts and pick up the superchip,
remove those ugly vent visors off the windows... really hate those things,
then have my system installed, Kenwood DDX512, 2 JL audio 10's alpine 500watt amp

super excited,

 

[GhostRam94]

Congrats bud!!!

 

[quietpeen]

awesome!!!!

 

[nattylightguy]

I only get about 9.8 mpg city and 14.5 mpg on hwy. Took truck to dealer to get ecu programmed for the oversize tires and they told me they got it as close as they could, but that my tire size was not an option in their computer. They advised me to get an aftermarket programmer, which is probably next on the list of mods. My speedo is about 5 mph off at 70 according to my gps.

 

[quietpeen]

I only get about 9.8 mpg city and 14.5 mpg on hwy. Took truck to dealer to get ecu programmed for the oversize tires and they told me they got it as close as they could, but that my tire size was not an option in their computer. They advised me to get an aftermarket programmer, which is probably next on the list of mods. My speedo is about 5 mph off at 70 according to my gps.

welcome to RF. Unfortunately a programmer is not an option

 

[nattylightguy]

https://www.superchips.com/Store/ta...roductId/97/product/Dodge_Cortex/Default.aspx

Found one for 2010, should work on 2011.

 

[quietpeen]

https://www.superchips.com/Store/ta...roductId/97/product/Dodge_Cortex/Default.aspx

Found one for 2010, should work on 2011.

No it won't work. They have not been able to crack the encryption for 2011 and 2012 trucks. That is why it only lists to 2010.

 

[nattylightguy]

wow, thanks for the heads up

 

[quietpeen]

wow, thanks for the heads up

no problem. Would really suck to spend all that money to find that it didn't work.