Since the summer is coming...
05-22-2005, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by cefiro8701
is there any mods we can do that will increase gas mileage and add hp(maybe?) but atleast save gas...??i expect the gas price to skyrocket soon...
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=386430
Do people just read other threads, then start new ones on exact same topic or What ?
did you just say?
05-23-2005, 09:52 AM
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The regular maintenance aspects of enhancing engine performance have been rehashed a million times. Obviously there are a few simple things to do: tire inflation, air filter, consolidate short trips, don't use the car needlessly, eg walk to the corner store, and don't drive your car like you stole it.
05-23-2005, 10:18 AM
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I only put the don't drive it like you stole it notion out there because I'm constantly amazed by the posts I see where people drive 80+ on the highway and wonder why their gas mileage is crappy.
As far as mods are concerned, buy the turbonater, lol! j'k.
I think I get slightly better fuel economy with my K&N air filter, but probably not enough to justify its purchase cost. However, it does enhance my car's performance when combined with my stainless steel Budget y-pipe. I'm not sure if a y-pipe improves fuel economy, but mine is probably about 15 pounds lighter than the stock y-pipe, given that 2 pre-cats have been removed.
Another performance mod would be to go back to the OEM rims and tires. What do people expect when they go to 19" and 20" rims and lower-profile wider tires?
As far as mods are concerned, buy the turbonater, lol! j'k.
I think I get slightly better fuel economy with my K&N air filter, but probably not enough to justify its purchase cost. However, it does enhance my car's performance when combined with my stainless steel Budget y-pipe. I'm not sure if a y-pipe improves fuel economy, but mine is probably about 15 pounds lighter than the stock y-pipe, given that 2 pre-cats have been removed.
Another performance mod would be to go back to the OEM rims and tires. What do people expect when they go to 19" and 20" rims and lower-profile wider tires?
05-23-2005, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by cefiro8701
is there any mods we can do that will increase gas mileage and add hp(maybe?) but atleast save gas...??i expect the gas price to skyrocket soon...
1. Turbinator vortex
2. Gas line magnet - to "polarize gas molecules"
3. Split-Fire spark plugs
4. Prolong gas/ oil treatment
5. Slick 50
6. Water injection system
7. Nitrogen in your tires - my favorite!!
8. Electric super charger
9. Hack you air box and add a K&N filter - flame me.. I dare ya!
Sorry man.. couldn't help it! Take a look at the stickies. You are going to get this response here if you don't ask specific questions - broad "what if" type questions get people pissy round here.
05-23-2005, 02:46 PM
#15
Originally Posted by rmurdoch
I only put the don't drive it like you stole it notion out there because I'm constantly amazed by the posts I see where people drive 80+ on the highway and wonder why their gas mileage is crappy.
05-23-2005, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Iron Scimitar
3 words.
Prius engine swap.
honestly...combine trips, refill gas @ night, and no hard acceleration.
Prius engine swap.
honestly...combine trips, refill gas @ night, and no hard acceleration.
05-24-2005, 10:18 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by sterlingmaxima
heheh my dad swears by slick 50 too but i wont put it in my car granted his car does have 230000 miles on it so it might be who knows.
1. The teflon particles in slick 50 probably get filtered out after two or three passes through the oil filter.
2. The temperature at which teflon binds to metal far exceeds normal engine running temperature.
End of story...worthless product.
Maybe he has a fetish for night fueling 
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