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A/C really does kill the gas

Old Aug 10, 2005 | 04:26 AM
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always have windows down...unless passenger wants teh a/c on...which the fiancee usually does.

our trucks have the aerodynamics of a brick...like a rolled down window will make it that much worse lol
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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whats some way to improve mpg..im still in shock here i just wen t from driving a beat down 88 honda crx to a denali!!!!

whta the best mods for improving gas milaige

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throttle body spacer?
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exhaust??
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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I have tested it on my Saturn. I does make a differance. I get about 37-38 mpgwith A/C and 40-41 mpg without.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SINISTER
whats some way to improve mpg..im still in shock here i just wen t from driving a beat down 88 honda crx to a denali!!!!

whta the best mods for improving gas milaige

e-fans?
throttle body spacer?
intake
exhaust??
Throttle body spacer = waste of $$

The others would be good, but I think you will only see very small gains. For exhaust, make sure you get a free-flowing one. Some sound good but don't do **** for performance.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by thunder550
Throttle body spacer = waste of $$

The others would be good, but I think you will only see very small gains. For exhaust, make sure you get a free-flowing one. Some sound good but don't do **** for performance.
it will be free flowing believe me..
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SINISTER
whats some way to improve mpg..im still in shock here i just wen t from driving a beat down 88 honda crx to a denali!!!!

whta the best mods for improving gas milaige

e-fans?
throttle body spacer?
intake
exhaust??
The best mod for mpg increase is total control of the right foot - IMO
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SnakeOiler
The best mod for mpg increase is total control of the right foot - IMO
Very true. No wonder why I have no money. It is all used on gas.
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