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Ford V10 - johnpaulgolf - 04-28-2008
Ok I have a 32' motorhome with Ford V10 gas motor...
Let me hear advice on better fuel economy...
I hope someone has real hands on with these...
Please help 6.5mpg is killin me and my chances on wheelin at any distance
Thanks for your time in advance.
JohnPaulgolf
Ford V10 - chuzie - 04-28-2008
Sleep in your bronco?
Look into a computer to kill some cylinders when they are not needed. But with all the drag from the motohome, I am pretty sure you will always need all 10 cyls. Right?
Ford V10 - johnpaulgolf - 04-28-2008
chuzie Wrote:Sleep in your bronco?
Look into a computer to kill some cylinders when they are not needed. But with all the drag from the motohome, I am pretty sure you will always need all 10 cyls. Right?
Well I don't know how comfy that would be sleepin in it or drivin it for 5-6hours...right?
Need more input than that come on...cpu shutting down cyl. what is that a Honda Pilot thang?
Ford V10 - Ogeechee 4x4 - 04-28-2008
chevrolet and dodge does it too. when you're holding steady speed on the highway, the computer somehow shuts off 4 of the 8 cylinders... I have no idea how, tho...
Ford V10 - johnpaulgolf - 04-28-2008
Ogeechee 4x4 Wrote:chevrolet and dodge does it too. when you're holding steady speed on the highway, the computer somehow shuts off 4 of the 8 cylinders... I have no idea how, tho...
Well in that case I guess mine would be 5 out of 10....10 come on
cratchhe:
Ford V10 - chuzie - 04-29-2008
I have never heard of any of those rigs getting more than 12mpg and those are the new models. Reducing weight and working on reducing drag is always a start but I seriously doubt that would even make a dent considering the typical front profile typical of them.
Wish I could be of better assistance but it sounds like there is not a lot that can be done.
Ford V10 - johnpaulgolf - 04-30-2008
BUMP come on all these ford guys, someone surely knows something to help.
Lets help a brother out.
johnpaulgolf Wrote:Ok I have a 32' motorhome with Ford V10 gas motor...
Let me hear advice on better fuel economy...
I hope someone has real hands on with these...
Please help 6.5mpg is killin me and my chances on wheelin at any distance
Thanks for your time in advance.
JohnPaulgolf
Ford V10 - Ogeechee 4x4 - 04-30-2008
johnpaulgolf Wrote:Ok I have a 32' motorhome with Ford V10 gas motor...
Let me hear advice on better fuel economy...
I hope someone has real hands on with these...
Please help 6.5mpg is killin me and my chances on wheelin at any distance
Thanks for your time in advance.
JohnPaulgolf
Wait--you have a 32' long, 12' high areodynamic brick powered by a 400-and some odd cubic inch, 10 cylinder gasoline engine towing another brick on a 2 axle trailer--and you want good gas mileage? :hysterical:
Sorry...it had to be said. Wish I could help you! :beer:
Ford V10 - johnpaulgolf - 04-30-2008
all I got to say is WOW
Ford V10 - johnpaulgolf - 04-30-2008
Ogeechee 4x4 Wrote:Wait--you have a 32' long, 12' high areodynamic brick powered by a 400-and some odd cubic inch, 10 cylinder gasoline engine towing another brick on a 2 axle trailer--and you want good gas mileage? :hysterical:
Sorry...it had to be said. Wish I could help you! :beer:
You are 100% right my bad...I just know these guys bump their superduties and such for better mpg's and HP's so thought I would ask...I am really not a tard...naw really