Fuel efficiency improvements

[SunlitComet]

I've always suspected that is why the Toyota Landcruisers with diesels get such great gas mileage. Hmmm...what happens if I put a diesel in the Tahoe, change the gearing, and add skinny tires?

Model T on steroids?


http://alldatadiy.com/buy/index.html

They have the diesel info to if you select the diesel option when purchasing.

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if you need info I got just let me know I feed it as needed.

 

[Firstoneman]

Model T on steroids?

Having spent time in Southern Africa and Mozambique - those are the bomb man. They are definitely the most durable and DEPENDABLE vehicles. Land Rovers are by far the most proliferated there, but the LandCruisers are favored if you can get one. Interesting note: Ford trucks are gaining popularity (insanely expensive), Jeeps are viewed as untrustworthy (though they LOVE the branded Jeep clothing and gear), not a Chevy on the road. Mercedes G class vehicles are also revered for incredible durability - the ones spec'd for UN. Diesels preferred.

http://alldatadiy.com/buy/index.html

They have the diesel info to if you select the diesel option when purchasing.

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if you need info I got just let me know I feed it as needed.

Thanks. This is a cool option. I might take you up on your offer. But will also consider buying a subscription. I have a tendency to hang on to my vehicles for a long time - so I'd probably buy the 5 year if keep the Tahoe.

Cheers!
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[Firstoneman]

Model T on steroids?


http://alldatadiy.com/buy/index.html

They have the diesel info to if you select the diesel option when purchasing.

---------- Post added at 05:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:20 PM ----------

if you need info I got just let me know I feed it as needed.

Any chance you can send me the info for changing out the spider? I am just now going to go Texas to pick up the '99 Tahoe (my wife injured her back the week before we were to go in August, so we never did go). I want to see if i can do the work and get an idea of what the alldata info looks like. Thanks in advance (I guess that's TIA)!!
Cheers!
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^ yes that could help.

Also might not hurt to seafoam your intake.

Do you have any instructions on how to do this?
Thanks.
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[IRQVET]

With my stock height 2 door I average 15 MPG between city/highway.

(Disclaimer: It was in 120 degree heat with A/C blowing full blast.)

 

[Firstoneman]

Injectors for my Tahoe

Is this the right product for the Tahoe:
http://www.amazon.com/Delphi-FJ10566-Fuel-Injector/dp/B000TYLIFS

Thanks.
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[gregsb]

That's the one you want.

 

[Firstoneman]

That's the one you want.

Okay. Thanks.
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[scottvan]

I have a stock 2004 Tahoe LS I bought a week ago with 156K miles and I'm getting 13.5 MPG.

 

[SunlitComet]

Since this thread has been awoken again. I now have 18mpg. highway.

 

[JubjubW]

18-19 city 24-25 highway...

but that goes down depending on how much i like my tailpipes that day