having fun
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I leave my trac bars on, I guess it gives more of a twist on the axle, slides right in without touching anything, the other side gives that angle on the spring. I have 3" lift in the rear.
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Mytoy4
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What's it getting?
LTDSC
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AVG 13mpg, in town is 10-11. Best ive ever gotten was 16 highway. Cleaned/changed everything and nothing is acting weird.
zopperman
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that doesn't seem normal...
LTDSC
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i know its a v8 and they get worse but not THAT bad. I dont drive like a dick, i dont speed. I dont understand it. Having the calipers checked was my last attempt at fixing.
HHIRunner
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I average 12 around the island. Driving mostly 34-45 sometimes 55 when I'm on the highway or when I'm late for something. Best I ever had was 18 driving up to Charlotte NC before putting my lift on. Coming back with the lift and tires I got 16 and I also have the 03 V8 so it could be normal for us considering we only have 4 gears plus overdrive
LTDSC
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thats good to hear, first time i've heard something matching what i have. You're also running a lot bigger tire, although these Cooper STT's i've read are a little heavy and also have a restrictive tread pattern.
having fun
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With the SST tires you put on, you do take a big hit with milage.
I didn't relies how much by adding that little height and weight from stock. Put my stock size tires back on and milage went back up 2-2.5 mpg.
I didn't relies how much by adding that little height and weight from stock. Put my stock size tires back on and milage went back up 2-2.5 mpg.
LTDSC
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I bought a cheap eBay "CAI" because the others are far too expensive and with CA smog i was going to have to swap 90% of the intakes anyway. So i ended up with an eBay one. It's for a Tundra so i was worried about fitment, so far only the heatshield had issues which i messed with and now works great.
Very Dirty before pic (only pic i have)
After
I had to cut the heat shield to even get it to fit.
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Before (bottom left dial)
After (bottom left dial)
I havent noticed much of an MPG gain because ive been screwing with it. I can tell its a lot more responsive, butt dyno feels faster. I like the way it sounds, if it gets me a few extra MPG then ill be very happy.
Very Dirty before pic (only pic i have)
After
I had to cut the heat shield to even get it to fit.
Video
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/GJPsGAzsq1k?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
IAT Temps to show differences
Before (bottom left dial)
After (bottom left dial)
I havent noticed much of an MPG gain because ive been screwing with it. I can tell its a lot more responsive, butt dyno feels faster. I like the way it sounds, if it gets me a few extra MPG then ill be very happy.
zopperman
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Been two fill ups and wanted to share my positive results. Significant difference. All in town driving again like the 8/9mpg like shown below.
Possible there was a blockage in your old filter? bad MAF or something?
LTDSC
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Possible there was a blockage in your old filter? bad MAF or something?
cleaned MAF and was brand new filter in OEM set up. also the screen delete.
zopperman
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you're really making me want to buy one of these...
LTDSC
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so far im very happy. Im more impressed with the temperature difference along with response than possible MPG increase. Im always monitoring my mpg so i can keep you updated after a few weeks as well. But so far its quite telling. Its been hotter than hell here too (108+) so ac been cranking.
LTDSC
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i use aCar, its a great app. keeps track of mpg, maintenance and all expenses.
KingPrat
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Yeah, it looks solid. Unfortunately it doesn't exist on the iPhone. Haven't been thrilled with Fuelly/Gastracker lately.
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