Re: 2007 1500 Silverado EXT. Cab 4X4 - 4.8L v-8 with the L1 package.
by "Steve W." <csr684NOT@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Jul 20, 2008 at 01:09 PM
GKShadow wrote:
> I bought a new 2007 1500 Silverado EXT. Cab 4X4 4.8L V-8 with the L1
> package; Last month, June 02. 2008.
>
> When I got it, it was getting 13.9 mpg. It is up to 14.5 after 1200
miles;
> according to the computer in the truck.
>
> Is this the best I can expect and what can I do to make it better? A
friend
> with a F 150 put a Chiller intake on his and says he is doing better
fuel
> wise and picked up HP. He paid $265.00 for it and only took 45 min to
> install.
>
> I am thinking about doing the same; should I?
>
>
It's a TRUCK!
The cold air intakes are a farce. Take a look at where 99% of the cold
air kits pick up the air. From UNDER the hood. About the only place with
hotter air is the exhaust itself.
--
Steve W.
