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Offline f35raptor

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what brands to get for tune up
« on: January 20, 2013, 06:51:49 PM »
Got a 93 gmc 2500 truck 4x4. Was wondering what brand of  spark plugs wires and a cap i should get. I need to improve the gasmilage how ever i can. But wasnt sure they made a brand of parts just gor that.
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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2013, 07:30:45 PM »
I really don't think the brand names make that much of a difference unless you start getting into the performance ignition stuff like MSD. They say a MSD ignition system will improve gas mileage, but I added a lot of other performance stuff at the same time and went from 10 mpg to 5 mpg.

Believe it or not, most of the caps/rotors and wire sets you get at the parts stores are made in the same place...Mexico. They're just packaged in a different box. So any tuneup you do will improve fuel economy over what you had before the tuneup.

edit: don't forget a good air filter. I've yet to find one better then K&N  :aok
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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2013, 07:31:56 PM »
For a GM I'd probably stick with Delco.  Although some other brands are probably just as good.

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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2013, 08:08:20 PM »
Alight well thanks guys was just wondering. Bought the truck this last summer and its been in and out of storage from thst tine. Due too the third gear being out. Im now driving it as a daily driver, but am getting less less then ten miles to the gallon in her in town. I know the truck is well overdew for a tune up.  But just wanted to make sure they didnt make different stuff for fuel economy. Thanks ben.

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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2013, 08:31:21 PM »
A '93 3/4 ton truck is going to burn more fuel then you'll like, no matter what you do. It's the nature of the beast I'm afraid. Keeping those tires properly inflated will do wonders. Also I'm wondering what gear ratio you're running. I low geared truck will suck the fuel like there's no tomorrow. Something to think about. If you're not pulling a trailer and just going to and from work, you might want to consider some higher gears. :old:
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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2013, 08:40:56 PM »
Yea i have a very low geard truck. Atm i dont plane on towing
 What would it cost for a diff gear

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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2013, 08:43:57 PM »
For a GM I'd probably stick with Delco.  Although some other brands are probably just as good.
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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2013, 08:47:12 PM »
yeah its a 2500, gas mileage sucks :lol  I have a 2003 2500 HD and I get about that in town driving and about 13 on highway.  But I have enough power to pull anything I want or need to.  as for tuneup, I run delco plugs as thats what I believe in running in gm and I just buy house brand caps and rotors.

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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2013, 09:04:09 PM »
Yea i have a very low geard truck. Atm i dont plane on towing
 What would it cost for a diff gear
Just depends on where you go. A junk yard..probably a couple hundred. But a lot of times you can find a old donor truck sitting out in a field and get one for a little of nothing. You might want to find someone to do a little trading too. Some guys would rather have the low gears.
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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2013, 09:14:14 PM »
Ok thanks uptown

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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2013, 09:17:51 PM »
Stock replacement, all AC Delco, you can go to their website and look up the part numbers online, and a good Advance Auto Parts will be able to order what they do not have.

You can go MSD for everything ignition except the spark plugs, and see a very slight increase in fuel economy. It'll take a long time to pay for it in savings though.

Set the timing to 8-10 degrees advanced.

Switch to a good quality 10W30 synthetic oil (use a K&N or Wix filter).

I get longer life and a little better performance/economy from the AC Delco Rapidfire plugs.

Don't forget the fuel filter, and the PCV valve.

If it has not been replaced recently, a new AC Delco oxygen sensor will probably help.

Free flowing exhaust will help fuel economy, if you don't use the extra power and enjoy the better sound.

Switching rear end gears will require changing the speed sensor buffer to correct the speedometer, and prevent possibly setting codes in the computer. You have to switch both differentials out to match with a 4x4, or you'll kill the transfer case. It's a lot of work on the front of that truck.

Synthetic gear oil in the differentials will help (in the transmission, too, if it is a stick shift).

A proper alignment will help. As well as the previously mentioned proper inflation.

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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2013, 09:18:10 PM »
Alight well thanks guys was just wondering. Bought the truck this last summer and its been in and out of storage from thst tine. Due too the third gear being out. Im now driving it as a daily driver, but am getting less less then ten miles to the gallon in her in town. I know the truck is well overdew for a tune up.  But just wanted to make sure they didnt make different stuff for fuel economy. Thanks ben.

If it's just a commuter/daily driver, I'd say you'd be money ahead to sell it, and buy a small fuel efficient car.  Rather than pour money in the form of fuel AND parts into what will always be a gas hog.

What engine do you have?  If it's the 350 then 10 mpg in town sounds about right.  If it's the 4.3 V6 then it should be better, maybe around 14-15...


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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2013, 09:47:01 PM »
Ya well i like my trucks lol i go camping alot of the times so ill be keeping the truck.  I use to have a older dodge truck. But ut got totled this summer and got this one. But thanks for all the advise guys. Ill try sone of thosr things out when i get the money saved up.

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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2013, 10:43:01 PM »
Got a 93 gmc 2500 truck 4x4. Was wondering what brand of  spark plugs wires and a cap i should get. I need to improve the gasmilage how ever i can. But wasnt sure they made a brand of parts just gor that.
ben

 acdelco rapid fire plugs will run nicely in that engine. they're a bit pricey, but worth the money. cap/rotor/wires, go with napa's stuff. you left out the engine size.........
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Re: what brands to get for tune up
« Reply #14 on: January 20, 2013, 11:58:00 PM »
350 sorry