need some info on gettin more out of my truck

[darin95yuk]

alright guys i need some info on getting more power and fuel economy i was just wondering on what gas miliage your rigs get and how many horses you guys got? mine is a stock motor 5.7 with a 6in rough country and 35s 3.73s yadayadayada i think im getting about 10 to 12? i was wondering on how to tune a pcm? and a cold air and headers... dont want to spend alot because i want to eventually go to a 6.0 and a 4l80e in my ride... just looking for something to help out for now...

 

[07Burb]

I'm guessing by your 'name' that it's a 95?

 

[Devious_Tahoe96]

Im getting 13-13.5 mpg, K&N intake, dual flowmaster muffler and exhaust, accel cap and dizzy cap. I do need to change out my wires and plugs. As far as wheels goes, im running 31" BFG KM's and i have stock 3.73 gears (soon to upgrade to 4.11's). I don't have a lead foot, so im babying the truck so i can get better mpg's especially the way gas is going....$3.65/gallon

 

[raptorforme93]

I have a completely stock engine except for dual flowmasters and I get about 12 mpg and Im pretty heavy on the gas. Doesnt 96ProComp get like 16? Where is he at??

---------- Post added at 05:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:40 PM ----------

And I'm running 33s with stock gears

 

[19Yukon97]

i have a stock motor. besides k&n filter and flowmaster exhaust. im easy on the gas unless i have to be hard... i get 13-14.5. thats mixed driving.

 

[blueflamed03]

sounds normal for a lifted 4x4, adding a 6.0 and 480Le isnt gonna change that

 

[retorq]

LOL @ 3.73s and 35s.

You can get more power out of it but you should adjust those gear/tire ratios to get it better.

Also with these TBI trucks you have one or the other, fuel economy or power. I did a Vortec head swap and am making alto more power, I'm using way more gas too.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

just filled up a couple hours ago on ($80 i'll never see again...) and averaged 15.99 miles out of the last tank

lifted, geared, headers, CIA, etc, etc, etc, hoping to get a couple more out of it when i get do the PCM swap/tune

 

[SunlitComet]

Procomp what size gears and tires do you run?

 

[darin95yuk]

i know the 6.0 isnt gonna help much but ill have more bang for my buck when it comes to balls... and they average 18 in my father in law 2004 suburban with a 6in lift and 37s... anyways how do i go about modding and tuning that stuff and what does it do? what is a cia and a pcm?

 

[SunlitComet]

CIA should actually be CAI or Cold air intake, PCM is Powertrain Control Module or engine/tranny computer.A CAI just involves changing you air intake assembly and ducting. PCM tuning involves evaluating variable about your vehicle systems and what you are looking to change to have your PCM reprogrammed.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

cai - cold air intake, sorry for the mispelling. pcm is the computer.

4.88's and procomp 35's (probably closer to 34's now haha)

 

[Danny_Z56]

I get around 15-16 mpg mixed driving.

If i get froggy with the throttle i get around 13-14mpg.

I'd say a good tune would help your mpg #'s.

A few things you could do to shed some weight are: If you don't go on long trips you could take out your spair tire and jack.Also if you don't use your A/C much you could delete the entire system.

A/C bypass pulley,
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa.../A-C-Compressor-Bypass-Pulley/_/N-jd17lZ91tb7

 

[darin95yuk]

well thanks fellas!!! so how much does a tune cost to my computer and whats a good cold air intake? and where can i get it done? and with the lift kit my truck shifts wierd how can i have my shift points adjusted or can i? i like my 3.73s maybe i need 4.88s like 96s has?

 

[SunlitComet]

Black Bear Tune http://www.blackbearperformance.com/services.asp would probably be best. Seems the most popular here. The CAI you do your self in less than 30 minutes. It is usually best to do all the other mods before a tune so the tune takes advantage of all the extras you put on.

 

[retorq]

I don't think Blackbear does 95s. 95s have chip in them tbichips.com is a good place to start.

 

[darin95yuk]

is there a place to tune my 95? and is there a way to adjust my shift points? it only shifts wierd when im going up hill it will downshift to third then fourth then third and fourth i kind of have to feather the pedal to keep it in third all the way up the hill...

 

[blueflamed03]

is there a place to tune my 95? and is there a way to adjust my shift points? it only shifts wierd when im going up hill it will downshift to third then fourth then third and fourth i kind of have to feather the pedal to keep it in third all the way up the hill...

best place IMHO for your model year

http://fastchip.com/

 

[raptorforme93]

Someone with more knowledge will chime in but I'm going to say you definitely need to regear with those 35s on there. That will give him more power and should help or fix his shifting issue while going uphill shouldn't it?

 

[blueflamed03]

yes, with 35's Id at least do 4.56's, then the chip, which will change shift points, etc