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Old 02-04-2015, 06:47 PM   #1
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7 window

im looking at a 1994 7 window 3800 international 7.3 non turbo and im wondering what to expect on mpg.

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Old 02-04-2015, 06:48 PM   #2
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Around nine or so id guess.
Id opt for a turbo.
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Old 02-04-2015, 06:50 PM   #3
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Engine, trans and rear axle ratio will tell you a lot. Tire size can make a big difference as well.

A turbo & intercooler would help.
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Around nine or so id guess.
Id opt for a turbo.
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Old 02-04-2015, 11:09 PM   #5
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If you plan for 6 MPG anything better will be a nice surprise.

Planning on 10 MPG and only getting 7 MPG would be very disappointing.

Banks Turbo Kits and intercoolers for Ford pickups of that vintage are a direct bolt on for the IHC non-turbo 7.3L diesel.
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Old 02-05-2015, 12:36 PM   #6
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You think the mpg will be that bad. Its only 26 foot long
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No I don't think it will be as bad as 6 MPG. But 10+ MPG would be over optimistic.
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