 What have we done to improve 5s mpg?, Anything you've done to get better mpg out of your 6g |
 Aug 14, 2011 - 9:21 PM
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My initial thoughts on this would be to make some clear (as to not detract significantly from the look of the car) body panels to improve aerodynamic efficiency... but I have a separate thread for that http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...mp;#entry928769
I post here however to discuss engine mods. Any ideas or thoughts on this? I was thinking of maybe advancing the ignition timing a bit to burn hotter, increase hp and hopefully mpg, but idk. Does a good CAI help? or a larger O.D. exhaust? What have you guys done? --------------------  |
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Aug 14, 2011 - 9:27 PM
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Anything that helps the car breathe better increases MPG. Turbos, intakes, larger exhaust, clean throttle bodies...
Iridium laser cut plugs are great too. Areodynamics is a waste of time for how little you'll gain in the end. Realistically, you'll gain more from just lightening the car. CF hoods, CF hatch, strip the interior... lol. -------------------- 1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car 1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater 1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed.  *ASE Certified General Manager |
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Aug 14, 2011 - 9:38 PM
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QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Aug 14, 2011 - 10:27 PM)  Anything that helps the car breathe better increases MPG. Turbos, intakes, larger exhaust, clean throttle bodies... Iridium laser cut plugs are great too. Areodynamics is a waste of time for how little you'll gain in the end. Realistically, you'll gain more from just lightening the car. CF hoods, CF hatch, strip the interior... lol. I don't know about you but i'm not very keen on gutting my car haha. I know that making these things breathe better produces power power power, but I guess I'm curious to know if anyone has tracked the mpg change after making those mods. Or at the very worst, if you have those mods, post your best mpg up here. I know mine at 100% bone stock with the exception of the wheels ( which are a mathematical OD match to stock tires) gets maybe 31.5 - 32 with 80% highway and 20% city if I stay WAY out of the gas. Normal driving at 50h/50c with the occasional lead foot puts me at 26.5 - 29.5 -------------------- |
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ricochet1490 What have we done to improve 5s mpg? Aug 14, 2011 - 9:21 PM
richee3 QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Aug 14, 2011 - 9:2... Aug 14, 2011 - 9:41 PM
stephen_lee the biggest increase in MPG comes from a lighter f... Aug 14, 2011 - 10:03 PM Smaay Turbos do NOT increase MPG, in fact they hinder it Aug 15, 2011 - 1:10 PM KAOS QUOTE (Smaay @ Aug 15, 2011 - 12:10 ... Aug 15, 2011 - 1:37 PM bloodMoney Or you can do what Richee did and just swap in a B... Aug 15, 2011 - 1:12 PM jordisonjr ^ No kidding.
And boost doesn't help the fact ... Aug 15, 2011 - 1:59 PM ricochet1490 QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Aug 15, 2011 - 1... Aug 15, 2011 - 4:31 PM azian_advanced in terms of exhaust diameters for ideal flow, this... Aug 15, 2011 - 7:34 PM ricochet1490 QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Aug 15, 2011 - 7... Aug 15, 2011 - 7:51 PM azian_advanced it would reduce hp actually but not by much. whil... Aug 15, 2011 - 9:38 PM ricochet1490 i could envision that after a certain point, press... Aug 15, 2011 - 10:05 PM azian_advanced advanced timing will gain hp at higher revs so thi... Aug 15, 2011 - 11:01 PM stephen_lee smaller static displacement = less air/fuel req... Aug 16, 2011 - 9:18 AM spolski07 lightweight flywheel will remove a lot of the rota... Aug 16, 2011 - 11:56 AM stephen_lee QUOTE (spolski07 @ Aug 16, 2011 - 11... Aug 16, 2011 - 12:59 PM ricochet1490 QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Aug 16, 2011 - 12... Aug 16, 2011 - 5:24 PM jlspec Ok finally did some testing of MPG for my 99 vert.... Sep 7, 2011 - 4:19 PM ricochet1490 I have never seen 35 under any circumstances, but ... Sep 7, 2011 - 5:23 PM jlspec Yeah, the first trip I took gave me 35 mpg which I... Sep 7, 2011 - 7:53 PM ricochet1490 QUOTE (jlspec @ Sep 7, 2011 - 7:53 P... Sep 7, 2011 - 9:30 PM CaliJeff Basic stuff to help is what you would do for a tun... Sep 16, 2011 - 7:56 PM kamax QUOTE (CaliJeff @ Sep 16, 2011 - 6:5... Sep 21, 2011 - 3:52 AM bloodMoney ^ This.
I put 1200 miles on the car this past we... Sep 20, 2011 - 9:10 PM ricochet1490 QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Sep 20, 2011 - 10... Sep 20, 2011 - 9:57 PM richee3 QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Sep 20, 2011 - 9... Sep 22, 2011 - 4:35 PM bloodMoney Yea its a MT. Sep 22, 2011 - 4:20 PM bloodMoney Yup Yup.
You know I'd take it in a heartbeat,... Sep 22, 2011 - 8:29 PM NYp8tBaller07 keep it as stock as you can and try to reduce some... Sep 22, 2011 - 10:03 PM |
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