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i think that would be more work than what its worth... you would spend more money on it than you would see back in gas savings...
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Mike, AKA the sasquatch
1990 LX, bp+T/g25mr, 9psi dynoed at 194HP, turbonetics t3/to4e 57trim, haltech E6X standalone, 550cc injectors, turbosmart wastegate, synapse BOV, walbro 255 fuel pump, aeromotive FPR, AEM wideband, 3 inch exhaust, huge FMIC, 9LB flywheel, 6 puck clutch and way more parts that im forgetting i installed lol... -
Thats why you do it on a festiva budget.91GL BP/F3A with boost
13.79 @ 100, 2.2 60' on 8 psi and 155R12'sComment
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Well most people wont drive a car that they think is ugly. It is why alot of people put bodykits on their cars.Originally posted by Darlo View PostComment
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See, if everyone drove the vehicle that got the best fuel economy for the class that they needed (small car, truck, etc), not only would we reduce our consumption, the car companies would start saying..."hmmmm maybe we should look into cool economic cars"......
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Why would they look into cool economy cars if you just said screw looks and got what fits your needs...Comment
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Because they would be designing cool cars still, but the definition of "cool" would change.......Originally posted by graywolf_14 View PostComment
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Just took out the rear seats, rear seat belts, rear speakers (I was using other speakers already), floor mats, rear ash tray, rear wiper and its motor, as well as all the extra junk that I carry along with me on a normal basis. I am pretty sure I reduced the weight by about 50-75lbs (I will be weighing all the stuff on Saturday).
Now it is a two seater! Hopefully it gets better mileage now! If not, I will be upset:protest::protest::protest::protest::protest: :protest:Comment
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why take out the wiper motor? i use it ALL the time... i think you will see how much you will miss it...
Mike, AKA the sasquatch
1990 LX, bp+T/g25mr, 9psi dynoed at 194HP, turbonetics t3/to4e 57trim, haltech E6X standalone, 550cc injectors, turbosmart wastegate, synapse BOV, walbro 255 fuel pump, aeromotive FPR, AEM wideband, 3 inch exhaust, huge FMIC, 9LB flywheel, 6 puck clutch and way more parts that im forgetting i installed lol...Comment
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It didnt work anyway, lol.
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Guess I better remove my Hitch (30 lbs) and my tow bar (weight unknown) already had rear seat out.
'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
'93 White B6 swap thanks to Skeeters Keeper
'92 Aqua parts Car
'93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
'90 White LX Thanks to FB71
"Your God of repentance will not save you.
Your holy ghost will not save you.
Your God plutonium will not save you.
In fact...
...You will not be saved!"
Prince of Darkness -1987
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As much testing I've done, weight doesn't make much of a difference with fuel economy at all. The thing that will help you out the most is some more serious aero mods.
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Agreed the most bang for the buck are aero mods due to our horrendous Cd.Originally posted by speedoholic View Post
If we could cut 0.05 off our Cd, that has got to be worth a few MPG's.
What kind of testing have you done?'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
'93 White B6 swap thanks to Skeeters Keeper
'92 Aqua parts Car
'93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
'90 White LX Thanks to FB71
"Your God of repentance will not save you.
Your holy ghost will not save you.
Your God plutonium will not save you.
In fact...
...You will not be saved!"
Prince of Darkness -1987
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Hey Pu241, did you see my model???Comment
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Yes, I did, but bad things happening at work so wont really get to go over your analysis till later.
Just now giving consideration to going home.'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
'93 White B6 swap thanks to Skeeters Keeper
'92 Aqua parts Car
'93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
'90 White LX Thanks to FB71
"Your God of repentance will not save you.
Your holy ghost will not save you.
Your God plutonium will not save you.
In fact...
...You will not be saved!"
Prince of Darkness -1987
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When I drove my fit, I tested my car completely cleaned out and got the same results as when I did a test with my car packed full of stuff plus a passenger.Originally posted by Pu241 View PostComment
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