[lilford]

Is it possible to have 550-600 hp and still get 18-20 mpg?

Thanks lilford

 

[rufushusky]

Is it possible to have 550-600 hp and still get 18-20 mpg?

Thanks lilford

Maybe, depends on truck, the tuning and the right foot of the driver.

 

[nfkfirefighter]

Maybe, depends on truck, the tuning and the right foot of the driver.

Espicaly the last thing!! YOUR RIGHT FOOT!! :thumbsup

 

[Begle1]

Yes, it's highly possible on a Diesel.

Now, getting 18-20 MPG while making 800 HP is impossible... But getting 18-20 MPG in a vehicle capable of making 800 HP is possible.


That said, 800 HP is a lot. 600 HP and it's been done, I don't know how many 800 HP trucks are genuinely streeted enough to the point where they can get real mileage ratings on them...

 

[lilford]

Is it possible

how about a 01 or 02 cummins diesel 2500 manual

 

[Burgundy Bomber]

how about a 01 or 02 cummins diesel 2500 manual

yes it's possible, enough and it's yours... why dont your try 500hp first and see what you think. I'm content where my little 23 mpg rig is at right now though, but I am getting better sticks and a airdog 150, maybe I will break 30mpg one day at a mere 450hp :hyper:

 

[Magic smoke]

Look at the winners of the Diesel Power Challenge.

 

[lilford]

i hear and see all this stuff about people havin 550-650 hp but i wonder how many of them use them as daily drivers

 

[jjpage]

Yes, absolutely, I have made several trips between Spokane and Helena, 3 moutain passes, adverse weather, 50/80 mph. 18+

What's in my sig, hand calculated! (Smarty:thumbsup).

My first trip over, stock, 16 mph.

 

[lilford]

do you like your smarty? cause i have heard alot of good things about edge juice with attitude

 

[Begle1]

Was the question always asking about 550-600 HP, or did it say 800 HP at one point?

 

[lilford]

No i was asking about a truck with 550-600 hp only thats wat i would like to get, and still get decent fuel milage

 

[DieselRookie]

It seems that a lot of guys say that a Smarty is better for 3rd Gen trucks.

 

[lilford]

yes i have heard that to wat do you think is best for 2nd gen trucks

 

[DieselRookie]

yes i have heard that to wat do you think is best for 2nd gen trucks

I'm not sure but the Edge J/A seems to be popular. Look in the 2nd Gen threads and see what most guys have in their sig.

 

[lilford]

Wat do you think about the edge juice with attitude on a 2nd gen?

 

[DieselRookie]

Wat do you think about the edge juice with attitude on a 2nd gen?

Personally, I have very very little experience with 2nd Gens. You'd be better off checking with the guys that have them.

 

[lilford]

Well could you tell me some upgrades you think would get me around 550-600 hp and still get 18-20 mpg? And wat about twin turbos, how much do they affect fuel milage, and wat brands are the best?

 

[rufushusky]

Well could you tell me some upgrades you think would get me around 550-600 hp and still get 18-20 mpg? And wat about twin turbos, how much do they affect fuel milage, and wat brands are the best?

An hx35/ht3b twins set up could cool 550-600. To reliably have that much power you are going to need to build up your trans, a good lift pump, good sized injectors but not too big and twins would most likely give you the most drivablity. It will be fun but not necessarily cheap.

There are a lot of companies that make twins kits for the Cummins, PDR, MPI, ATS and most shops offer their own set as well. I am sure any of the vendors on this site would be more then happy to help you out.:thumbsup

 

[lilford]

Thanks rufushusky, and yes i heard that pdr is the best setup they make, but they have 3 kind towing twins, street and race or something do you think towing ones would be best for a daily driver?