Moded ranger mpg

[“Walkertexasranger”]

Was wondering what mpg you guys were averaging with engine preformance mods ( tune, intake, intercooler, piping, exhaust, downpipe, ect).

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[Mirage775]

I have an AFE Muffler delete, Roush CAI, Vtech mouth, Mishimoto IC, AFE Pipes, AFE Big Mouth, TurboSmart BOV, 87 Performance Tune from Torrie @ Unleashed on my truck.

My truck is 2wd, but I also have 20x10 wheels, same height tires as OEM, but wider, full aero body kit, roll up hard bed cover, 3" front drop (with custom arms and adjustable coilovers) and a 4-5" rear Belltech drop.

I drive about 6-10 miles a day, in "D" normally and the on board mileage thingy is saying anywhere between 17-19mpg.

I drove in manual "S" mode for a whole tank of fuel one time, with all of my mods and got between 15-17mpg.

I stay in 7th-8th gear most of the time and rarely hit 55mph, so I would assume that's why I'm not netting 20+ mpg

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

Only S and get 12-13(currently on winter tires), no downpipe, but have FP tune, CAI, vtech mouth, ic pipes, exhaust. 15-17 on stock tires. I drive heavy footed though 60-70% of the time. Considering EPA based research, it is better mileage/cost benefit on 87 with eco boost f150. You get better mileage on 91+(2 more mpg iirc) and performance gains(15 hp~), but not enough mpg to cover the 50 cent difference of 87 -91. Then the cost of all those upgrades to squeeze out an extra few miles per gallon. Say $1.5k conservatively, you would have to fill up 2500~ gallons to break even, even if you were to make 15-20% gas efficiency(28mpg~, 75~ cent difference returns from increased gas efficiency**THIS IS NOT INCLUDING THE 50 cent difference you pay moving to 87-91, so... this is all very loose with the mods/mileage gain getting bias) increase. Not clean cut math, but just a few guessing and playing around with numbers. I would assume you would break even closer to the 50k miles mark if you count in the increased mileage with less fill-ups AND driving like a saint(not using said fun). Still not worth it.

Now if you want a reason to do the upgrades? It's some darn good fun. But fun = less mpg = more smiles per gallon.

 

[“Walkertexasranger”]

Only S and get 12-13(currently on winter tires), no downpipe, but have FP tune, CAI, vtech mouth, ic pipes, exhaust. 15-17 on stock tires. I drive heavy footed though 60-70% of the time. Considering EPA based research, it is better mileage/cost benefit on 87 with eco boost f150. You get better mileage on 91+(2 more mpg iirc) and performance gains(15 hp~), but not enough mpg to cover the 50 cent difference of 87 -91. Then the cost of all those upgrades to squeeze out an extra few miles per gallon. Say $1.5k conservatively, you would have to fill up 2500~ gallons to break even, even if you were to make 15-20% gas efficiency(28mpg~, 75~ cent difference returns from increased gas efficiency**THIS IS NOT INCLUDING THE 50 cent difference you pay moving to 87-91, so... this is all very loose with the mods/mileage gain getting bias) increase. Not clean cut math, but just a few guessing and playing around with numbers. I would assume you would break even closer to the 50k miles mark if you count in the increased mileage with less fill-ups AND driving like a saint(not using said fun). Still not worth it.

Now if you want a reason to do the upgrades? It's some darn good fun. But fun = less mpg = more smiles per gallon.

I have everything i listed exept a tune and down pipe but i might just leave the stock tune and do a cat delete

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

I have everything i listed exept a tune and down pipe but i might just leave the stock tune and do a cat delete

I would only do a tune with capabilities to downgrade to an 87 tune. Downpipe would definitely help a little bit and would be mighty fun though. Cat delete helps the spooling but I feel if you have the freedom, hit the downpipe. I wish I could have such luxuries as Texas. Nice chatting with you Max, have to head out.

 

[Frenchy]

Was wondering what mpg you guys were averaging with engine preformance mods ( tune, intake, intercooler, piping, exhaust, downpipe, ect).

To start it really depends on what modifications are done, how the drivers habits are and what conditions you are dealing with. For my Ranger the best I ever got was roughly 27.5 and that was with the Old Man EMU Lift, 265/70-17 Bridgestone Dueler Revo 3's and the Livernois Tow Tune. If I remember correctly I think I still had the front air dam on since the FX4 skid plates werent in yet.

After I had the FX4 skid plates and the 285/70-17 Firestone Destination XT's I coyld average aroumd 24-26 on good days. If I was doing 80 MPH with a head wind there was no sucj thing as fuel mileage

 

[Mirage775]

I edited my post just now, adding a few things

 

[Mirage775]

I have everything i listed exept a tune and down pipe but i might just leave the stock tune and do a cat delete

I would only do a tune with capabilities to downgrade to an 87 tune. Downpipe would definitely help a little bit and would be mighty fun though. Cat delete helps the spooling but I feel if you have the freedom, hit the downpipe. I wish I could have such luxuries as Texas. Nice chatting with you Max, have to head out.

As far as I know of, Texas has inspections/emissions testing? I've have some friends that live there, that say they cannot do any mods to their vehicles, especially a cat delete?

Here in Alabama, I could remove the cat, but I don't think it's necessary? I think I remember seeing an aftermarket downpipe that still has a cat on it?

 

[“Walkertexasranger”]

As far as I know of, Texas has inspections/emissions testing? I've have some friends that live there, that say they cannot do any mods to their vehicles, especially a cat delete?

Here in Alabama, I could remove the cat, but I don't think it's necessary? I think I remember seeing an aftermarket downpipe that still has a cat on it?

Only certain prts of tx, mainly larger citys require smog checks.

 

[Wytchdctr]

That is an interesting question as this truck is the most inconsistent thing mpg I have driven (mine is stock). Mostly because of how fast it drops relative to my right foot for a given tank. On the same drive/roads to work. Did someone piss me off? Who knows. That includes two other turbocharged engines.

I did notice a consistent uptick when I turned the hated ASS back on because lights/traffic.

 

[Fawnbuster]

Level lift, bigger tires, Roush CA kit, Roush performance tune and Gibson cat back exhaust and my in town hangs at 19mpg 90% of the time (mostly in town). 92 octane.

 

[johnrotten84]

INJEN CAI, AFE charge pipes, Turbosmart BOV, AFE downpipe (high flow cat), 3" stainless exhaust 36" Cherry Bomb glass pack, custom tune from HP tuners. Only city driving 6-10 miles a day. I generally accelerate pretty hard. 93 octane = 16.1 mpg. 4WD FX4 stock height. BFG KO2 275/65/17.

 

[“Walkertexasranger”]

INJEN CAI, AFE charge pipes, Turbosmart BOV, AFE downpipe (high flow cat), 3" stainless exhaust 36" Cherry Bomb glass pack, custom tune from HP tuners. Only city driving 6-10 miles a day. I generally accelerate pretty hard. 93 octane = 16.1 mpg. 4WD FX4 stock height. BFG KO2 275/65/17.

Hows that injen intake sound. Im waiting on mine to ship.

 

[johnrotten84]

Hows that injen intake sound. Im waiting on mine to ship.

Honestly, it's a little louder than I would like, particularly with the stock exhaust. I wouldn't call it a whistle, but it is a very pronounced suction sound. Very open and windy. With a nice exhaust set up the sounds pair nicely.

 

[Philvarah]

Level lift, bigger tires, Roush CA kit, Roush performance tune and Gibson cat back exhaust and my in town hangs at 19mpg 90% of the time (mostly in town). 92 octane.

How is the Roach Performance Tune? Better than Ford?

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