jfleming
Oxford Michigan
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Is there any chip, k&N filter or air intake or other mods out there to help improve gas milage on a 1993 ford class c motor home? It is the 7.5 engine...
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old guy
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stay away from the k and n filter. do a search on k&n you will see lots of talk about them. best to just slow down, but chipping might help you too.
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mooreadventures
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Nope - if I'm not mistaken, vehicles did start getting 'computerized' until 1995 (or at least it became mandatory in 1996). But since RV chasis are generally 1 year behind production, your '93 is probably actually a '92.
As far as the other stuff - it might get you a little better performance, but will probably not do much for MPGs.
The best you can do is regular maintenance.
Of course this is my opinion and I could be wrong.
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goodcruisin
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Realistically you'll probably spend more than you'll gain. About all you can do is install a cold air intake, headers and a good flowing exhaust. If you go this route get a good quality header with thick mounting flanges or you'll be constantly fighting exhaust leaks. Finding a cold air intake for your application may be impossible. Just use some ingenuity to get a air from the front of the MH into the airbox more efficiently.
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jauguston
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No. Maybe a block of wood properly placed beneath the throttle pedal 
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1rosario
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Don't mean to hi-jack, but while we're on the subject, how about some for a 00 ford V10??
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jfleming
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jauguston wrote:No. Maybe a block of wood properly placed beneath the throttle pedal
Jim .
I was afraid of that
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goodcruisin
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1rosario wrote:Don't mean to hi-jack, but while we're on the subject, how about some for a 00 ford V10??
Ford's modular engines love rpm. Getting air in and out is the key. As I stated before air intake kit, headers and good mandrel exhaust. Maybe try an Aero muffler.
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ron.dittmer
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For sure these will get you your best gas mileage without additional investment in extra aftermarket gadgetry. Replacing the exhaust system to the Banks system, is supposed to contribute in both power and fuel efficiency, but the additional cost is impossible to justify if your existing exhaust system is in good condition.
1) keep your cruising speed between 55 and 60 mph
2) use cruise control "ONLY" on interstate roads and only when the road is very flat with no overpasses
3) increase tire pressure to the limit on the tires, yet only as much as handling would not significantly affected
4) don't take everything you won't need on your trip
5) when traveling across-country, carry about 25% of your fresh water capacity
6) use gasoline octane rating as specified in your chassis owner's manual, which is almost always 87 in lower altitude conditions
Good Maintenance.........
7) always a clean air filter
8) engine tune-up is done, and pcv valve is changed at proper schedule
9) oil is changed at proper intervals
My personal experience with K&N air filters on other vehicles is that it's a novelty that is not worth the hassle at any price. I wouldn't put one on any car of mine, even if it was free. You have to oil the filter for it to actually catch dirt, and clean it way too often for it to get any imaginitive benefit. On many vehicles, the oil can find it's way on the MAP sensor, creating other issues.
Using and replacing the common paper filter at regular intervals is my recommendation.
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79powerwagon
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I guess I'm too "old school", because I seem to be the only one who remembers them, but install a vacuum gauge, and learn how to read it.
You'll pick up mileage you never knew you had (because you'll see just how improperly you've been driving).
She ain't purdy, but at least she's slow!
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