Selling my 98 Durango SLT

[lafreedom]

145xxxkms 5.9L V8, some perfomance upgrades to help with fuel economy: Stage 1 jet industries performance chip, Air filter, Helix Throttle body spacer,Fully loaded, air/tilt/Cruise Control, rear a/c, 3rd row seating, Dual Air Bags, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Door locks, Power Mirrors, all LEATHER INTERIOR W/Power Driver's Seat, Rear wiper & Defroster, Roof Rack, Tinted Glass, alloy wheels, Towing package, colour matched Running Boards, Excellent condition inside and out.HAVE HEADERS FOR THIS TRUCK AS WELL!
NEW WATERPUMP and front shocks put in 6 months ago, New Ball joints (all 4) replaced all within the last year. Tie rods as well at the same time. Tires are BFG All Terrain T/As that are about 40% worn. VERY STRONG TRUCK. LOW LOW LOW MILES. I bought a minivan for the wife and now we don't need an SUV...would consider partial trade for extended cab 4x4 Truck and some cash. just message me with your offer. I have put alot of work into this vehicle, I hate to let it go but I find myself needing a truck with a box on it more than the SUV. Can take Transformers decals off for new owner if requested.

[1bay95west0]

Did the performance upgrades help the fuel mileage? What improvements did you notice with the chip? Vehicle price? Thanks Z /

[lafreedom]

Well, when I plugged the chip in I went for a 3 hour drive and gained about a 3rd of a tank. compared to without it.

there is more throttle response with the throttle body spacer, and I imagine I am getting around 25-28mph

I haven't put on the headers yet...but that will improve it a little more still.

I am asking $8000

[DurangoDave]

25 - 28?
That must be miles per Imperial gallon, not US gallon.
In US gallons, that's about 21-23.
No offense, but I'm skeptical of that!
I wonder if you actually calculated based on mileage readings before and after a fill-up.

[lafreedom]

Originally Posted by DurangoDave

25 - 28?
That must be miles per Imperial gallon, not US gallon.
In US gallons, that's about 21-23.
No offense, but I'm skeptical of that!
I wonder if you actually calculated based on mileage readings before and after a fill-up.

well...sorry for making you a skeptic...

All I know is that when I added the Chip I got more torque and a BIG gain in fuel economy on the hiway...

I filled up 2 weeks ago and all I do is drive 12kms to work and 12kms back plus about a 8km round trip to church on sunday, which is 256kms of in town driving so far and no other driving...and I have about 1/2 a tank still left...so if your 5.9L Durango can get APPROX:512kms per tank IN TOWN. then I guess all that money I spent on upgrades was for nothing.

[DurangoDave]

LOL, glad you're doing so well!
But seriously, calculate the actual fuel economy...none of this "half a tank left and I drove to church and back X times", stuff ! !
Give us a real number.
Inquiring minds want to know