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Raven18940 · 09-01-2005, 04:57 PM

Yeah, I was putting around under 2000 revs most of the day watching my digital fuel economy average. Every time I went wide open it dropped one or two tenths and I had to build it back up. Wish I drove some highway miles, it gets amazing highway mileage.

2point4DSM · 09-01-2005, 05:20 PM

Turbo cars generally get really good gas mileage. That is why 18 wheelers use them.

Slap on a small turbo that is whizzing the whole time keeps compression and efficiency up there.

Raven18940 · 09-01-2005, 05:32 PM

Except I have a big turbo (for a stock car) and don't built boost til 2000 revs at least.

2point4DSM · 09-01-2005, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven18940

Except I have a big turbo (for a stock car) and don't built boost til 2000 revs at least.

What... are you kidding me... that's a small turbo. haha.

poolmike · 09-01-2005, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyRx7

just watching news i saw ( price robbery ) in Atlanta was 6.?? for premium but other were almost 4.?? a gallon! This is getting crazy!

ne1 know if moonshine will work with the van's engine!! ( might be cheaper) lol

I can make a functional still with some basic plumbing parts. Who can provide a cheap car as a "lab rat".

TehWagon · 09-01-2005, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2point4DSM

MBC has nothing to do with A/Fs. The only time your MBC is working is when your in boost. So anytime your actually using the MBC your using more fuel. If you want to save gas keep the revs as low as possible and your foot barely on the gas pedal. That is according to BMW.

yea i was mostly just kidding anyway, but i did not know that! i always thought the ptfb was related to running lean/knock/etc...

as luck would have it, i threw a CEL on the way home tonight for cat inefficiency... kookie...

GeforceXtreme · 09-01-2005, 11:40 PM

Yeah I am just going to have to keep getting gas like everyday. Because I know if I let my gas run low, and fill up like next week, its going to be so much more. Another plan is just to pay $20.00 dollars like I do everytime i go get gas, however not to let my tank run empty.

wrx_snobordr · 09-02-2005, 03:15 AM

I am kicking myself for buying a parking pass for Temple. It used to be that the 50 a week for a train ticket ended up being more than a 300 parking pass and gas to get down. Now its 50 bucks just to fill up my car every week. Im gonna have to drop out of school this semester so i can work to save enough money to support paying for gas for next semester.

blackcav04 · 09-02-2005, 07:56 AM

3.30 for 87

BobErT- · 09-02-2005, 09:13 AM

**** is getting rediculous for super. They better lower it lol.

wgknestrick · 09-02-2005, 11:47 AM

I saw $3.69 today for 87!

That better come with a BJ.

S4toSTI · 09-02-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wgknestrick

I saw $3.69 today for 87!

That better come with a BJ.

and i think we all know u can't run 87 in your car

seneca · 09-02-2005, 12:25 PM

Well I picked up the 33 gallons of 104 at 5.75 a gallon if anyone is interested. =]

347gtvert · 09-02-2005, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by seneca

Well I picked up the 33 gallons of 104 at 5.75 a gallon if anyone is interested. =]

thats a good price i can get 100 octane for 5.61 a gallon

9 Ball · 09-02-2005, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyRx7

just watching news i saw ( price robbery ) in Atlanta was 6.?? for premium but other were almost 4.?? a gallon! This is getting crazy!

I think the Governor or Mayor of Atlanta (don’t remember which) threatened gas stations with a $15,000 fine. I think the price is back down to around 3 bucks.

09-01-2005, 05:20 PM	#42
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	Turbo cars generally get really good gas mileage. That is why 18 wheelers use them. Slap on a small turbo that is whizzing the whole time keeps compression and efficiency up there. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

09-01-2005, 11:40 PM	#47
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	Yeah I am just going to have to keep getting gas like everyday. Because I know if I let my gas run low, and fill up like next week, its going to be so much more. Another plan is just to pay $20.00 dollars like I do everytime i go get gas, however not to let my tank run empty. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

09-02-2005, 03:15 AM	#48
wrx_snobordr Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Member #21 iTrader: (1)	I am kicking myself for buying a parking pass for Temple. It used to be that the 50 a week for a train ticket ended up being more than a 300 parking pass and gas to get down. Now its 50 bucks just to fill up my car every week. Im gonna have to drop out of school this semester so i can work to save enough money to support paying for gas for next semester. __________________ Stock

09-02-2005, 07:56 AM	#49
blackcav04 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2005 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Member #472 iTrader: (0)	3.30 for 87 __________________ 89 Honda Crx Si(cut in half) 94 Civic hatchback(Sold) 94 Acura Integra Rs(sold) 04 Chevrolet Cavalier(Sold) 94 civic Hatchback(DD)

09-02-2005, 12:25 PM	#53
seneca Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dirty jersey Member #315 iTrader: (0)	Well I picked up the 33 gallons of 104 at 5.75 a gallon if anyone is interested. =] __________________ STi is sold... buy my rims!

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