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Old May 20, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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Default 8MPG! How come?

I've just installed Cartek Stage II heads and an 'H' cam. I've tuned idle using LS1-Edit but have not tuned the LTFT in yet. However, i did notice the computer is reading 8MPG. Is this expected? and will it change when i tune in the LTFTs?
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Old May 22, 2003 | 03:17 AM
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I don't know much about these newer computers, but I figured that the computer measures vaccume to estimate mpg. With the new cam, you probably don't have as much vaccum, so it will show lower fuel mileage. But, then again I could be wrong.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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Calculate it yourself from gallons and miles, I bet the computer is wrong because of the cam as nelboy said.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Default Re: 8MPG! How come?

mine sucked after i did LT/cam swap. if you have headers and no cats turn COT off in edit. that was the prob in my car, was dumping so much fuel into the car that your eyes watered when you rode in it.
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