View Poll Results: StoleIt's MPG
5-8 MPG
5
5.38%
8-11 MPG
2
2.15%
11-14 MPG
9
9.68%
14-17 MPG
20
21.51%
17-21 MPG
35
37.63%
21-24 MPG
22
23.66%
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06-07-2007, 07:54 PM
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The answer: 15 mpg. This was all suburb driving, no highway. And a whole bunch of 1-2-3 blasts.
I am really curious to see what I can get highway. I'd bet 21 atleast.
I am really curious to see what I can get highway. I'd bet 21 atleast.
06-10-2007, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by StoleIt
The answer: 15 mpg. This was all suburb driving, no highway. And a whole bunch of 1-2-3 blasts.
I am really curious to see what I can get highway. I'd bet 21 atleast.
I am really curious to see what I can get highway. I'd bet 21 atleast.
06-10-2007, 02:43 PM
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my turbo car gets 22 highway mpg with 65lb injectors... and 20 mpg with some city and some highway... 20mpg all highway with some 140mph fun chasing sportbikes... i seemed to be getting about 15-18mpg all city lower end when im hauling *** around.
06-13-2007, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by NHRAMAN
HELP..WITH FUEL ECONOMY......... 
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Originally Posted by 2K1WS6TA
Turbo should only help with fuel economy, unless you happen to have that heavy right foot syndrome.
06-13-2007, 12:15 PM
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Help with fuel economy compared to what? If you put a turbo on a 4cyl to make the same amount of power as the 6cyl, then yes, I could see where you would have greater fuel economy because of the smaller motor. It could be more efficient. A turbo isn't the same as an air filter, which is used to trap dirt. Of course if the filter gets clogged it restricts the air entering which can cause decreased fuel economy and performance. A turbo is used to allow more air (and fuel) into the cylinder. Basically, a turbo takes the air and compresses it in order to fit more in. With more air comes more fuel thus making more power from a bigger explosion.
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06-13-2007, 05:55 PM
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Help with fuel economy compared to what? If you put a turbo on a 4cyl to make the same amount of power as the 6cyl, then yes, I could see where you would have greater fuel economy because of the smaller motor. It could be more efficient. A turbo isn't the same as an air filter, which is used to trap dirt. Of course if the filter gets clogged it restricts the air entering which can cause decreased fuel economy and performance. A turbo is used to allow more air (and fuel) into the cylinder. Basically, a turbo takes the air and compresses it in order to fit more in. With more air comes more fuel thus making more power from a bigger explosion.
I'll try to explain it slow so that you can understand. You see, air goes into the turbo, magic happens, and the car goes faster. See my sig pic for a system that utilizes the "Magic x 2" theroy. You can PM me if you need me to explain it again.
You're welcome.
06-13-2007, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharpe
Zang, Zang, Zang. You've got it ALL wrong.
I'll try to explain it slow so that you can understand. You see, air goes into the turbo, magic happens, and the car goes faster. See my sig pic for a system that utilizes the "Magic x 2" theroy. You can PM me if you need me to explain it again.
You're welcome.
I'll try to explain it slow so that you can understand. You see, air goes into the turbo, magic happens, and the car goes faster. See my sig pic for a system that utilizes the "Magic x 2" theroy. You can PM me if you need me to explain it again.
You're welcome.
06-13-2007, 08:26 PM
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I am trying to get at the fact that some f-body guys have added FI to their cars (excluding nitrous) and have achieved equal or better fuel economy (of course depending on how you drive your car). Not saying it will be an astronomical improvement, if there is one at all.
Am I the only one who has ever seen this happen? Or was it all a figment of my imagination?
Am I the only one who has ever seen this happen? Or was it all a figment of my imagination?
06-13-2007, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 2K1WS6TA
I am trying to get at the fact that some f-body guys have added FI to their cars (excluding nitrous) and have achieved equal or better fuel economy (of course depending on how you drive your car). Not saying it will be an astronomical improvement, if there is one at all.
Am I the only one who has ever seen this happen? Or was it all a figment of my imagination?
Am I the only one who has ever seen this happen? Or was it all a figment of my imagination?
When I get back to my car in august I'll try driving her around on the highway and see what the MPG is then. I doubt it will be 25+ but who knows.
06-13-2007, 08:38 PM
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So many things can make a small difference in your gas mileage. Some people remove a lot of weight when modifying their vehicle, change the spark plugs/wires or clean the air filter. The person could increase the air pressure in the tires or change their driving style. Maybe the difference is they are riding around with their windows rolled down rather than using the A/C. It is possible that the cars tune could have been all jacked up. When switching to FI, fuel injectors are often replaced. If the previous fuel injectors were fouled, then that could make a large improvement. You have to realize that all forced induction does is push more air (which in turn needs more fuel). Each type of forced induction does it differently, but in the end they all have the same goal.
06-13-2007, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Zangel
So many things can make a small difference in your gas mileage. Some people remove a lot of weight when modifying their vehicle, change the spark plugs/wires or clean the air filter. The person could increase the air pressure in the tires or change their driving style. Maybe the difference is they are riding around with their windows rolled down rather than using the A/C. It is possible that the cars tune could have been all jacked up. When switching to FI, fuel injectors are often replaced. If the previous fuel injectors were fouled, then that could make a large improvement. You have to realize that all forced induction does is push more air (which in turn needs more fuel). Each type of forced induction does it differently, but in the end they all have the same goal.
I understand your logic. I did say that my friend with the SC SS was only running 4lbs of boost, but like you said, the old injectors could have been shot. Or the O2 sensors might have been fouled out as well. All this was replaced just prior to dynotuning his car and that could be why he seemed to net higher gas mileage after FI.
