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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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Chum_lee
Explorer
Mar 24, 2022
Somehow the "experts" who swear by "chip tuning" never seem to connect future failed emission tests, broken exhaust manifold studs/bolts, cracked exhaust manifolds, premature catalytic converter failures, burned exhaust valves, cracked cylinder heads, excessive oil consumption (because of burned valve guide seals) with their economic "magic" of chip tuning.

Aaaaawwww. Such an inconvenient truth. Yeah, . . . . . the engineers at Ford have no idea what they are doing.

Chum lee

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