fastpakr
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- Roanoke, VA
- Vehicle Year
- 1999
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- V8
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- 5.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
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- 285/75-16
What standalone system are you using?Much has happened since this conversation- I removed the PCV, and replaced my ECU with a standalone programmable ECU, and the difference so far is big. The engine runs so much better, and I tuned it for optimal fuel flow and it runs better in all phases. I am getting 25 mpg on the highway, and 19-21 city now. The chip was a bad idea, thanks for heading me off- the ECU is the better solution. The next phase of this project is that I am back looking at rear diff improvements- the truck zips around nicely now, and since I live in flat lands, I am considering going to an 8.8 with a 3.08 gear ratio. This may boost economy as well. Bear in mind that I don't carry heavy loads, and I am not rock climbing. The rear diff needs attention anyway, so I am going to start looking for a replacement.