Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Which fuel plate

[CorneliusJ]

I tow a 8-9k fifth wheel and my truck, 97, 2500, 4X4, auto, 3. 54, dies with the smallest grade. I talked to my mechanic and he suggested a #8 BD fuel plate as a first step. He said with sensible driving my transmission should hold and I should gain 1-2 mpg. I would like get your opinion as I see some prefer a #10 plate. Also, I'm installing pyro and boost gauges. Appreciate any advice?



Thanks,



Jim

 

[CorneliusJ]

If you have installed a fuel plate, did your mpg improve?



Jim

 

[Buck88]

Mileage typically will not change, if you can keep your foot out of it. I've heard that the best plate for all around towing is a #10. One of the best improvements you can make to your trucks towing ability is a torque converter. That just my opinion though. - Buck

 

[bmoeller]

Buck is right. A gain of 1-2 mpg with a plate is BS. I wouldn't a guarantee that the plate would hold a #8 plate. My stock trans didn't the 10, even in stock postition, and with the AFC spring tightened to reduce the low boost fuel to help the transmission along.



Need a modded T/C and VB at minimum.

 

[bkroupa]

I have the 10 & like it for towing, an 11 is a nice improvement over stock.

Niether will help your mileage. I gained a little power & 1mpg by having the timing bumped to 16.