After market parts & MPG enhancement
Question:
Greetings All One sees many after market brain boxes, filters, modifications that are sold by hyping their abilities to get more bang out of a given amount of fuel (i.e. improve a vehicles MPG or power). What are your experiences with these gadgets & gizmos? I have a high mileage ‘95 Chevy (4 door 4×4) Blazer. Do they actually improve mileage & performance? Just hype? Or somewhere in the middle? In your experience was your investment in these gadgets worth it? Since I am a computer consultant I put on a lot of miles and am looking at ways I can get better mileage (This vehicle does get off of the maintained roads as well especially in fall & winter). Thanks — sige na at Mag-ingat kayong lahat ang sabi ni Kano Ako Before you buy.
Response:
Well,I guess with everything there’s good and bad and I’ve found it out.I have found that a K&N air filter,headers with a good free flowing exhaust system,synthetic oil (Torco)in the engine,trans.,transfer case and diff’s all work well.Splitfire platinum plugs,MSD wires and box,Accell coil and the list goes on and on.This is on a ‘91 GMC Extended cab lifted 4×4 truck.Have fun on your toy,I do. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Greetings All > One sees many after market brain boxes, filters, modifications that are > sold by hyping their abilities to get more bang out of a given amount of > fuel (i.e. improve a vehicles MPG or power). > What are your experiences with these gadgets & gizmos? I have a high > mileage ‘95 Chevy (4 door 4×4) Blazer. Do they actually improve mileage > & performance? Just hype? Or somewhere in the middle? In your > experience was your investment in these gadgets worth it? > Since I am a computer consultant I put on a lot of miles and am looking > at ways I can get better mileage (This vehicle does get off of the > maintained roads as well especially in fall & winter). > Thanks > — > sige na at Mag-ingat kayong lahat ang sabi ni > Kano Ako > Before you buy.
Response:
Greetings, Have a ‘99 1500 Sierra . . ext cab, long box. Love the ride. Gearing up to replace the factory tires (GY Wranglers, thankfully). . .they are 245 R16’s. Two questions: 1. If I install a lift kit, will that negatively affect the ride? (Stiffer ride, poorer corner?) 2. If don’t lift it, then I keep the factory wheels and go with the largest tire- which is . . .? Since so many of you have the experience here, I’d like to hear it. ~Mark "A man with experience is never at the mercy of a man with a theory"
