Just wanna gloat
#3
29 is not bad, I did 33mpg 3/4 highway 1/4 town with the top down the whole time and barn doors open most of the time. I'm sure someone's topped that even.
Now post GReddy kit install I'm getting 27 - 28 mpg and I'm in boost most of the time driving in the city.
Splitime, I think you're well on your way to 30+ mpgs on that tank. But then again the stock fuel gauge isn't known to be the most accurate thing in the world.
Now post GReddy kit install I'm getting 27 - 28 mpg and I'm in boost most of the time driving in the city.
Splitime, I think you're well on your way to 30+ mpgs on that tank. But then again the stock fuel gauge isn't known to be the most accurate thing in the world.
#9
I just fabbed that pic up with paint.
Rage_Kage
Take off at 2k rpms just slip the clutch till vehicle speed matches.
Shift at 3k rpms and don't go above half throttle.
Keep the rpms between 2 and 3k. Try not to go below 1,800 rpms except in first gear because that would be considered bogging the motor which is bad.
Go the speed limit, I know its hard but I actually did 60 - 65 mph in a 70mph zone did to get 33mpg.
Leave the top up, not required but I'm sure it helps aerodynamic drag.
I have a vacuum/boost gauge and I try to keep more than 10 inches hg of vacuum while accelerating and cruising. (Of course only when I'm in economy mode)
I know this might seem slow as hell but it won't really matter how long it takes to get up to speed if you're just gonna stop for the next red light within a couple hundred feet anyways.
If you are running with your timing advanced, set it back to 10 degrees btdc.
Do all the basic maintenance things especially spark plugs and wires, make sure they're gapped correctly.
O2 sensor is a biggie too but I don't know if there is a way to test these single wire sensors unless it throws a check engine light.
I hope some of these tips help you!
Rage_Kage
Take off at 2k rpms just slip the clutch till vehicle speed matches.
Shift at 3k rpms and don't go above half throttle.
Keep the rpms between 2 and 3k. Try not to go below 1,800 rpms except in first gear because that would be considered bogging the motor which is bad.
Go the speed limit, I know its hard but I actually did 60 - 65 mph in a 70mph zone did to get 33mpg.
Leave the top up, not required but I'm sure it helps aerodynamic drag.
I have a vacuum/boost gauge and I try to keep more than 10 inches hg of vacuum while accelerating and cruising. (Of course only when I'm in economy mode)
I know this might seem slow as hell but it won't really matter how long it takes to get up to speed if you're just gonna stop for the next red light within a couple hundred feet anyways.
If you are running with your timing advanced, set it back to 10 degrees btdc.
Do all the basic maintenance things especially spark plugs and wires, make sure they're gapped correctly.
O2 sensor is a biggie too but I don't know if there is a way to test these single wire sensors unless it throws a check engine light.
I hope some of these tips help you!
#20
Still NA?!?
'97 Black/Black, KYB AGX, MSnS-E Parallel Install, 2.25" Magnaflow/Flowmaster, Poly bushings, P&P Head, T3 .52/.48, NB BEGi Manifold, '99 EGR Tube (for manifold), JAW Wideband. Emissions Legal!
Unless you really drive it like you stole it, which isn't exactly possible with our Houston traffic, I don't see how it could be that bad.
Can't help ya there, but I do wish you the best of luck figuring out why though.
Maybe there is something I missed? How many miles on your motor?