justin0943 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I have a 3.9l 97 dakota 2wd getting 24mpg the best way to get mpg take the manual fan out an put an electric on, thats what I'm going to do get 3-4 more mpg and plus 2-4hp.always change oil in it every 3k miles as soon as mine hits about 3500 miles it will run sluggish. 02 dodge ram 1500 reg cab 3rd gen 2 sundown sd-2 d4 soundstream rub1.2500 amp all sky high car audio-fuse,fuse holder,wire,ring lugs and rca flex tech box design by Joe X supension-mcgaughys 2in drop spindal ,western chassis 6in flip kit,buddy custom c-notch 04 5.7l hemi motor swap and made it an slt eletric everthing youtube channel-http://www.youtube.c...43?feature=mhee http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/190882-02-dodge-ram-1500-3rd-gen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Trucks you are supposed to leave the tailfate up. Creates a bubble that's helps aerodynamics. But I might have to chack that electric fan out. How much are they? I think my 4wd is partially engaged tho. And n8 that really does suck. Only reason I won't sell is cuz the system matches perfectly with the truck like power wise and fitment My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 lol no you are wrong. it creates drag 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubNDodge Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 lol no you are wrong. it creates drag Mythbusters found that tailgate up is better. Not sure what the episode # is but I remembered watching it a few years ago '01 Dodge Stratass Sealed Trunk Build Log 2008 Honda Fit Sport Build Log On 10/3/2013 at 10:00 AM, ROLEXrifleman said: Anyone who says they knew everything they wanted out of life at 19 can go suck a bag of dicks cause they are lying to themselves or brought up in a cult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMS Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I don't want to come off as rude, I have no idea if you're overweight or bigger or anything but losing some pounds can be helpful. Not only for your MPG but for yourself. It's like free weight reduction lol. Alpine PDX-V9 Morel Tempo 6 Alpine SBR-S8-4 Alpine CDE 149BT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogen Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 lmfao!!! this I don't want to come off as rude, I have no idea if you're overweight or bigger or anything but losing some pounds can be helpful. Not only for your MPG but for yourself. It's like free weight reduction lol. Pioneer Premier P880PRS ll Front Stage: US Acoustics 4060 - Random speakers currently ll Sub Stage: Crescendo BC3500D - 15" Xcon sealed @ 3.28 cubes ll Electrical: - Kinetik HC1800(front) NEW***DieHard P-2(rear) beaker- I know this sounds like a lot of anime bullshit, but it is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 lol no you are wrong. it creates dragMythbusters found that tailgate up is better. Not sure what the episode # is but I remembered watching it a few years agoReally? Weird In my experience it helped me. So at least it's free and you can try for yourself lol 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 They tested on a dakota too. So adds to it even more. But the weight one that's actually something I wanna work on. My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Tailgate up. Can't find a video of the test but found this: http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/mythbusters-database/driving-tailgate-fuel-consumption.htm UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0943 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 up or down on the tailgate it doesn't matter I've seen that ep on mythbusters, I watch tv program call powerblock on spike thats has 4 shows one called 4x4 they did the fan convert and got 4mpg and 3hp for doing it the price is between $130-$250 it depends on the fans output or getting a dual setup 02 dodge ram 1500 reg cab 3rd gen 2 sundown sd-2 d4 soundstream rub1.2500 amp all sky high car audio-fuse,fuse holder,wire,ring lugs and rca flex tech box design by Joe X supension-mcgaughys 2in drop spindal ,western chassis 6in flip kit,buddy custom c-notch 04 5.7l hemi motor swap and made it an slt eletric everthing youtube channel-http://www.youtube.c...43?feature=mhee http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/190882-02-dodge-ram-1500-3rd-gen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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