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Old 08-23-2010, 09:01 PM
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Mods vs. MPG

First off, a disclaimer, there's nothing scientific about this. I'm merely sharing observations on the impact certain "mods" have on fuel economy.

Mileage is calculated the old-fashion way using only data from my daily commute. Track days and other tanks that involved aggressively spirited driving are not included. Almost all tanks are Exxon 93 (a couple here and there are Chevron or Shell 93)

21.47 - Avg MPG "stock" w/ 245/40/19s and lightweight 19's (26 tanks)
21.38 - Avg MPG after grounding kit (8 tanks)
21.96 - Avg MPG after Injen SRI (26 tanks)
20.76 - Avg MPG after moving up to 255/40's (16 tanks)
21.68 - Avg MPG Akebono + 2pc fronts (19 tanks)
21.05 - Avg MPG BC Racing (Insufficient/Irrelevant as of post date)

Sadly, i don't have full-stock numbers, the wheels went on almost immediately after i bought the car. Mods are cumulative, meaning each line down includes the mods immediately above it.

You can make your own conclusions. What i found was that the only significant change was when i moved up to slightly wider (heavier) tires, the impact of which was neutralized when the lighter Akebono calipers and lighter 2pc front rotors went on.

Overall, i may not have gained anything MPG-wise, but i surely haven't lost any either, plus the car feels better, and could very well be faster due to less unsprung weight.
 
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Old 08-23-2010, 09:24 PM
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props to you for having the discipline to track this data
 
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Old 08-23-2010, 09:29 PM
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I got a consistent 13.7 with mostly city driving with my vortech on 20's
 
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Old 08-23-2010, 10:31 PM
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stats cant lie, good observation and discipline to keep the data and thank you for sharing it with us.
 
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Old 08-24-2010, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by lak3shor3_slat3
stats cant lie, good observation and discipline to keep the data and thank you for sharing it with us.
Stats may not lie per se, but they can most certainly mislead.

Back on topic, thanks for sharing your results soundmike, always curious how different wheel setups, mods, etc., affect mileage.
 
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Old 09-30-2010, 12:08 AM
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i wonder if they are true results because of the different sized tires? and if a better intake would go further
 
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Old 09-30-2010, 08:50 AM
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I'm not sure what you're saying, the data is as true as it gets, within the scope of the mods.
 
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Old 09-30-2010, 03:03 PM
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different sized tires arent compensated in the calculations by the computer. thats all i was saying. and a better intake might show better results
 
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Old 09-30-2010, 05:26 PM
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These are calculated the old-fashioned way.

Better intake might show better results, these are just based on the Injen.
 
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