ECU remapping on a big Dodge dakota
Most of the discussions focus around the already semi efficient vehicles. But I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota and need to keep it but still would like to improve economy. I would like to remap the ECU but don't know if these vehicles are reprogramable. Does anyone know if they are and where to do to get what I need?
Currently getting about 14 in town and if I go 60-62 mph I can pull 19-20 on the highway. Would love to get it to 17/23. PS - I use every fuel savings technique I know of to include rolling through every stop sign and am prepaird to let the Police know why :) |
dakodas have never been really FE for their size...
i haven't heard of anything and i doubt it would help that much... |
Disconnect the EGR. Get a high flow CAT and muffler. Get NGK Vpower plugs. Increase the tire pressure +5 over the max rating or get new tires with 65psi rating.
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First, if you have the factory electric fan... you can remove the engine fan with no problems. Test drive the truck for a few miles after removal and see if the electric fan meets your cooling needs before taking my word on it! Second, put a Checkmate fiberglass bed cover on your ride. They are very lightweight and help smooth out the aerodynamics of the truck. Third, consider a Hotchkis suspension kit. The kit will lower your truck about 3" (reducing drag) and give you a much more responsive suspension. Finally, find some lighter tires. |
oh a word on those checkmate covers now: they got bought out or somehting and now the prices of the flushmount hard top's are 3X more expensive...
id build my own flushmount hard top |
Fan came off pretty easy by using a vise grip to hold the sides of the pully and a big cresent wrench. Only 5 miles so far, but I "think" the Throttle position is decreased. I'll post more after I go through a tank...so if it improves from the latest of 13 MPG
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