My427stang
USAF Lunatic
Well, took the 07 on a road trip from VA to FL, 1800 miles round trip.
Here is what I found:
- 17.9 mpg per the dash display, hand calculated between 17.6 and 17.8 every time over 1800 miles.
- That was about 3-5 mph over the speed limit everywhere, on cruise control, with about 500 lbs in the back and 3 people
- This wasnt a mileage test, just observations of the first run. The reason I say that was 1st tank had B20 Biodiesel mixed with #2. 2nd and third tank were LSD #2 sold in FL. I havent done a mileage run on clean #2. Biodiesel was the worst at 17.6, the others all were a couple points higher
- Speed limits were mostly 70, but some brief periods of 60-65 and some 75-80 but very rare
- My 2002 in the same run got 20+ mpg, but it had Jody's 80 hp tune, a 4 inch turbo back, 40K miles on it, less weight, and a zoodad helping it out. I dont think this truck will get there without the same type of mods even when it breaks in
- Didnt burn a drop of oil, and after 2K miles, the oil still looks like honey
- The 6.0 stock is soft on the bottom end and seems to have a less sensitive throttle pedal (meaning more foot travel). Not describing a torque issue here, more like actual movement to effect of the pedal itself. Maybe aftermarket tuning can change fly by wire response rate a little?
- The cruise on the 6.0 doesnt hold a speed as well as the 2002 7.3, its sort of a 5 mph window, it'll exceed and drop below slightly, not in all cases, but seems to play catch up if its slowing down and then has to recover due to a bridge or small hill. I expect that will be worse with 10K on the bumper
- The tranny is certainly good, but I want it to definitely shift much harder and maybe get into 5th gear quicker once I get the motor a little stronger
- I dont particularly like the 20 inch rubber, lots of road feel IMHO, although it could be the new steering design too, however, the coil spring suspension seems very nice. It could use a bit more shock though
My game plan still stands, mild program equiv to Jody's 80 hp 7.3 tune with a good no kidding hard-hitting hot rod tranny program included should get it there, then a zoodad and some exhaust work it should be pretty enjoyable. I think some more tip in fuel and a little less exhaust and intake restriction should get the boost moving fast enough to offset the lack of torque
I know I'll get a bunch of big "duuuuh" comments for this, but my internally stock 7.3 with an exhaust and Jody's 80 HP tune, will eat my bone stock 6.0 for lunch............for now
Any building tunes, got an opinion for a guy that lives at 2200 rpm or less most of the time?
Also, you think a kitty exorcism would help down low?
Here is what I found:
- 17.9 mpg per the dash display, hand calculated between 17.6 and 17.8 every time over 1800 miles.
- That was about 3-5 mph over the speed limit everywhere, on cruise control, with about 500 lbs in the back and 3 people
- This wasnt a mileage test, just observations of the first run. The reason I say that was 1st tank had B20 Biodiesel mixed with #2. 2nd and third tank were LSD #2 sold in FL. I havent done a mileage run on clean #2. Biodiesel was the worst at 17.6, the others all were a couple points higher
- Speed limits were mostly 70, but some brief periods of 60-65 and some 75-80 but very rare
- My 2002 in the same run got 20+ mpg, but it had Jody's 80 hp tune, a 4 inch turbo back, 40K miles on it, less weight, and a zoodad helping it out. I dont think this truck will get there without the same type of mods even when it breaks in
- Didnt burn a drop of oil, and after 2K miles, the oil still looks like honey
- The 6.0 stock is soft on the bottom end and seems to have a less sensitive throttle pedal (meaning more foot travel). Not describing a torque issue here, more like actual movement to effect of the pedal itself. Maybe aftermarket tuning can change fly by wire response rate a little?
- The cruise on the 6.0 doesnt hold a speed as well as the 2002 7.3, its sort of a 5 mph window, it'll exceed and drop below slightly, not in all cases, but seems to play catch up if its slowing down and then has to recover due to a bridge or small hill. I expect that will be worse with 10K on the bumper
- The tranny is certainly good, but I want it to definitely shift much harder and maybe get into 5th gear quicker once I get the motor a little stronger
- I dont particularly like the 20 inch rubber, lots of road feel IMHO, although it could be the new steering design too, however, the coil spring suspension seems very nice. It could use a bit more shock though
My game plan still stands, mild program equiv to Jody's 80 hp 7.3 tune with a good no kidding hard-hitting hot rod tranny program included should get it there, then a zoodad and some exhaust work it should be pretty enjoyable. I think some more tip in fuel and a little less exhaust and intake restriction should get the boost moving fast enough to offset the lack of torque
I know I'll get a bunch of big "duuuuh" comments for this, but my internally stock 7.3 with an exhaust and Jody's 80 HP tune, will eat my bone stock 6.0 for lunch............for now
Any building tunes, got an opinion for a guy that lives at 2200 rpm or less most of the time?
Also, you think a kitty exorcism would help down low?
