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Traveler
08-24-2002, 01:10 AM
I can't believe it. We went on a trip last weekend that went up and down and through the twisties. Even went over a 5700 ft. mountain pass. Didn't baby the car or anything. Made a bunch of stops, went sightseeing, looked at the sights, etc. Put 280 miles on the car last Sunday, and then parked it for the week. Tonight we put about 30 more miles on it driving around town and a little bit of backroads. Stopped to put gas in it and I could only get 8.748 gallons in. It is completely full. We put 310.7 miles on the tank. That's 35.51 MPG boys and girls!

I'm psyched! It's never gotten over 31.5 on a long trip and it only did that once. My typical MPG is 29-30.

We may take another road trip this weekend and see if it's going to keep getting that kind of mileage. I was completely shocked that the pump kept shutting off. I kept playing with it thinking that the shutoff was messed up and I actually spilled a little.

StuttersC
08-24-2002, 01:57 AM
Nice, looks like all your stuff has helped out gas mileage...A lot.

Traveler
08-26-2002, 12:21 AM
We're back! 224.9 miles and then filled it. 6.22 gallons for a mileage of 36.15 MPG. That just kicks ass! Even if none of you guys buy one of my headers I'm glad I built this last one!

That was even taking it up and down twisty mountain roads, passing people when I could, and generally not driving it any more gently than I normally do. Which is to say that I definately didn't baby it.

I'm buying an e-manage this week and I'll install it when I get it. Going to fire up my old computer and put it out in the shop so I can tune it. Will keep everyone posted on that score.

StuttersC
08-26-2002, 01:32 AM
Damn, that rocks...

I'm struggling with the turbo idea now. If I choose N/A, I might just have to get one of yours...

Dexter
09-10-2002, 04:47 AM
wow holy crap, i am getting like 21mpg on my 2002 ES now what the crap :(

Sir Nuke
10-17-2002, 04:01 AM
I know how you feel traveler....this summer in the HEAT, with my wifes P-5 FULL of lougage and four people...and ME driving a constant 80-90 mph...we were getting 30 mpg....makes me wonder what we would get if I drove he speedlimit and didn't have the car loaded to the roof!! lol