updated FAQ on Ram MPG improvement (long)
 

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This was an excellent read. What I got from this article was that if someone spent a lot of money and did all these mod's they might realize a small increase in performance and MPG but probably not enough to off set the cost involved.

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this should help hank... (pin it to the top)

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Hank --

Where did you find 5-bolt rims to mount the 235/85Rx16 tires? Usually they are mounted on 16x6.5 or 16x7.0 rims with 8 bolts. I'd like to try this if I can find the right rims.

Thanks!

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So the bottom line is, Park your truck and get a Bicycle if you want better miles per gallon. What ever happened to the old Chevette. I had one that got 40 mpg Hiway.

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i need to replace a v10 engine in a 97 dodge ram 3500 dually 4x4. any ideas which engines will fit or where i can find a place that has a list or a way to figure this out. also, i know the wiring harness will need to be changed but also need ideas / sources on that. also have anny of you done this and if so what was your cost. i think it will be worth it but just need to sort out the details.

thanks

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Whether it got me better fuel economy is debatable, but my old gasser, I put Gibson Headers (designed for towing, not racing, they say) on my 318, and it definitely helped getting up the hills. Before, the truck would downshift on the long grades, sometimes 3-4 times. After, it only downshifted once on the longest grade. Dont' overkill on the exhaust. I put the performance cat and dual Gibson exhaust on later, and lost about 1/2 of my gain from the headers.

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I certainly see the difference between the diesel and gas. But for 95% of my driving, I prefer the Hemi over the Powerstroke. I am easy on the accelerator, so that part is on my favor. I also get gas rebates with each fillup and that helps too.But I have a bunch of stock in XOM and SUN, so I am supporting my own dividends I suppose.At least I,tell myself that and it makes me feel better at the pump! LOL!:D