Gas mods
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02-08-2006 | 06:07 PM
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Gas mods
i know im gona get a crap load of "dont get a stang if ya want good gas mialage"
but what are some mods that will help gas mileage and tell me if it helps perf. as well
note: dont mention gears , i just want to talk about other stuff.
but what are some mods that will help gas mileage and tell me if it helps perf. as well
note: dont mention gears , i just want to talk about other stuff.
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02-08-2006 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by whitethunder46
I've definately lost MPG with my full exhaust set up
i have never seen it do the opposite on any car ever...
you shouldnt have lost mpg... that sounds weird to me
#9
02-08-2006 | 06:48 PM
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87 on stock tune which is what I had used before i installed the exhaust. I still run 87 sometimes and it's worst than it was before exhaust.
I use 93 in summer but I cant compare that cuz i never used it before my exhaust
I use 93 in summer but I cant compare that cuz i never used it before my exhaust
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02-08-2006 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by whitethunder46
87 on stock tune which is what I had used before i installed the exhaust. I still run 87 sometimes and it's worst than it was before exhaust.
I use 93 in summer but I cant compare that cuz i never used it before my exhaust
I use 93 in summer but I cant compare that cuz i never used it before my exhaust
#11
02-08-2006 | 06:52 PM
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I would... but with my tune I got my shifts real firm since I'm auto and I dont wanna have firm shifts and hanging in gears with snow on the ground. I'm about to put back on my summer wheels and that tune in about a month
#13
02-08-2006 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TEXASPAUL
would it be cheaper overall to get better mileage with a higher octane than lower mileage on lower octane?
If you are on stock tune with no power adder you should use 87 octane. 93 will only cost more. If you have boost or a tune then you need 93 octane.
For better MPG the only things you can really do is: Full Exhast, K&N FIPK Intake, Steeda Underdrive Pulleys, Run more air pressure in your tires, Run thinner motor oil, Remove weight, Lose weight FATTY.....:loser:
But I have all that done and my MPG isnt ALL THAT much better than stock. But every dollar counts!
#14
02-08-2006 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jeredan2003
No it wont be cheaper. You wont even notice any differnce except the 93 octane will drain your pocket. Using 93 octane DOESNT give you better gas mileage.
i noticed a good 3-4 MPG increase on 93 over the 87...
however... i dont have the same CPU watever ya call it rigamaro... the 94's didnt have quite so many restrictions... but 93 you will notice...
the only way to find out is try it...
but intake and exhaust def help yer MPG
#18
02-08-2006 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GREG@94GT
ha ha... in reality though... v6s arent that much better...
IN FACT...
my 5.0 get better MPG than quite a few late mdel v6's... not just stangs
IN FACT...
my 5.0 get better MPG than quite a few late mdel v6's... not just stangs
#19
02-08-2006 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by whitethunder46
Yea, Just wandering maybe your car responds different than the later models???
I don't notice a difference with 93 gas on stock tune.
I don't notice a difference with 93 gas on stock tune.
but like i said bfore,... the only way to find out is to fill an empty tank with some 93... my results are def worth the extra $.20
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02-08-2006 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MattJ
its because they fall on their face at 4300 rpm. lol
ya know... i've always wondered... if ford used the same displacement except the made the bore larger and the stroke shorter... how much better would our cars run?
the shorter stroke would allow the engine to rev higher...
i mean... that why them street bikes and formula 1 cars rev so high...
Ya think our cars would put out more hp?
#21
02-08-2006 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by GREG@94GT
ha ha ha...
ya know... i've always wondered... if ford used the same displacement except the made the bore larger and the stroke shorter... how much better would our cars run?
the shorter stroke would allow the engine to rev higher...
i mean... that why them street bikes and formula 1 cars rev so high...
Ya think our cars would put out more hp?
ya know... i've always wondered... if ford used the same displacement except the made the bore larger and the stroke shorter... how much better would our cars run?
the shorter stroke would allow the engine to rev higher...
i mean... that why them street bikes and formula 1 cars rev so high...
Ya think our cars would put out more hp?
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02-08-2006 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MattJ
Theres no point going past 6200 in all honesty. most people shift before 6200 anyways while racing, especially with stock gearing. My rev limiter is at 6500.
i dont shift past 5200... i can actually feel it slow down after that
#28
02-09-2006 | 12:58 AM
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if you have a complete open exhaust except for mufflers and are not using forced induction, than yes you will hurt your gas millage. being non forced induction actually makes your engine work harder because of a serious loss in back pressure. If you are pretty much stock, there is no reason to open the exhuast all up except for the sound factor
#29
02-09-2006 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GREG@94GT
well yeh... once ya reach a certain RPM the hp starts to go back down...
i dont shift past 5200... i can actually feel it slow down after that
i dont shift past 5200... i can actually feel it slow down after that
and i have the same year car as u my friend
#30
02-09-2006 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by americanstang
yea after i get in the upper 5000rpm range i can feal the car start to max out and then loose horsies. so i usually shift around 52 or 54
and i have the same year car as u my friend
and i have the same year car as u my friend
me n you and our cars are cruise control... for awesome!
