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Old May 1, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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Default So what gains and mpg improvements have you seen from long tubes?
...trying to justify

I actually drive a lot, so if I get 1mpg better I'll save over 300 dollars per year.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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good question cause I want to buy mine too!
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I havent noticed much MPG change because my foot is always in it these days it seems.... I think it does do a little better then stock on the hwy though. your tune will have more affect on mpg than just headers.
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I havent noticed much MPG change because my foot is always in it these days it seems.... I think it does do a little better then stock on the hwy though. your tune will have more affect on mpg than just headers.
I've got pcm for less tune.
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are the headers included in your tune??? if you you'll see better gains from them.
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are the headers included in your tune??? if you you'll see better gains from them.
you might be able to add a degree of timing... maybe.
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Originally Posted by treyZ28
...trying to justify

I actually drive a lot, so if I get 1mpg better I'll save over 300 dollars per year.
I saw no difference.
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headers are more of a hp mod vice mpg improver... I think at best you may gain a full mpg.
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