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pianotuna
Nomad III
Mar 21, 2022

Is it time to "chip" the V-10 in an E-450 class C?

Hi, With fuel prices going through the roof, is it time to "chip" the V-10 engine with the idea of saving fuel? RV is from 2004 so a four speed. I do drive 49 mph (78 kph) and do get 8 to 10 MPG...
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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Mar 22, 2022
BurbMan wrote:
Gdetrailer wrote:
Leave it stock, don't mess with it, you have a good engine and 8-10 MPG in the size and weight class that vehicle is in is as good as it gets.


Agree 100% here. Engine tuning is a balance of performance, efficiency and longevity. It's a zero sum game, you can't improve one without adversely affecting the other two.


I have to disagree on that. A good tuning company balances all of that. Plenty of tuned gas motors doing just fine. Now tuning a Diesel is a different matter!

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