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Mar 6, 2012 | 07:06 PM

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i have this book and it may be 15 years old but corkys point of reference is from decades ago. i agree with smokeshow that new turbo tech will reduce your losses and if your running huge injectors at 80% dc,, your using some fuel. the best mileage conserver is still your right foot

Mar 16, 2012 | 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CC05

I'll jump in here. As someone who has never had a turbo vehicle, would that fact still remain true, with the technology in tuning available nowadays, along with extremely efficient turbos? That quote is from '97, so just how accurate is that? I haven't been around long enough to get in this thread when it was first started, but that quote seems to negate real-world results--seems like the standard theory is that if you stay in boost, you'll gain mileage.? Please fill me in on this. I'm always up for learning, and turbos are probably my weak point.

Most people posting online have no idea or real world knowledge, turbos increase ve, there is more volume in a given cylinder,

Mar 16, 2012 | 04:57 PM

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I know its not apples to apples.. but i went to the South east truck meet at silvermodo's place.. averaged 24mpg round trip with the STS 60MM turbo.. 1050? miles

I just got back from a training seminar in dallas, tx. averaged 24mpg 975? miles. only difference was no turbo, and added a isky 215 cam.

Its all on how you drive.. i dont think theres much of a argument to go over.

Mar 16, 2012 | 10:33 PM

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well put

Mar 16, 2012 | 11:01 PM

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That's some good real world data. The difference is not even noticeable, all things considered. Also...cylinder volume is constant unless you bore or stroke it