Re: 2007 1500 Silverado EXT. Cab 4X4 - 4.8L v-8 with the L1 package.

"Steve W." <csr684NOT@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> 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.

Sounds about right. Thanks
Greg