which mods will help with fuel economy?

better air filters will, what else?

gas is getting pretty high these days..

-vq

 

it's called a civic hybrid...

 

Take all of the lead out of your right foot. If you just love the sound of your intake remove it for a while. Most of the mods that increase performance also increase MPG when you take it easy. If your in a MT the shift at or under 3k, ride in 5th, or 6th when ever possible even at 45MPH.
In an Auto just keep it in drive and let it shift earlier than you normally do.
For all cars keep your speeds under 80 on the hwy.
You will really see your MPG go way up if you do this. Yes it's tough to drive the car this way but it's either that or keep returning to the pump more often.

So the best mod for better MPG is you. Mod the way you drive...

 

whats the point in spending $ on modding, if you are so concerned with gas prices? i just can't do it. i need to feel the pull, the growl. if i can't afford gas, i will buy a rickshaw...

 

4 cylinder swap

 

want to save gas? dont come to NYC $2.19 now for 93 octane

 

3 simple gas saving mods for everyone:

1) Cut fuel to two of your cylinders, so you are only running a 4.
2) Put a wooden block behind the gas pedal so you can only accelerate, say, at 1/3 throttle.
3) Put on the parking brake and leave it there. Take the bus or ride your bicycle.

 

what he said....or get a crotch rocket for the summer

 

Man, thats a good deal.

San Diego its $2.39 for 91 Octane

 

$1.99 in Dallas for 93 Octane.

 

$2.17 for 91 Octane in Kansas City

my solution, I bought a 1993 Sentra SE-R with 77,000 miles.

smart asses....

-vq

 

Ha, gotcha beat. $1.85 in Harrisburg, Pa for 93. Unfortunately thats just at one place where Pilot, Hess, Exxon, and Mobil are having price wars. Normally I'm dropping about $1.93-$2.09 for 93.

 

ur lucky gas isnt as expensive as other crap. Nyquil, yogury, bottled water, brake fluid

Theres only one solution. We have big strong gas eating V6's. Let off the pedal.

 

To really beat the gas prices I'm looking for a nice 84 Dodge Rampage converted to the "T2" engine..2.2 turbo 4cyl. 174hp/210tq stock in a 2200 lbs vehicle and I would have to raise the boost from 11psi to 15psi creating about that much at the wheels if not more. I should get easy 40mpg on the highway and be able to run low 13s/highs 12s at the track. My bro has the same setup in his 89 Shelby Daytona which weighs 3100lbs. He and my dad drove to michigan last week for a tranny. Round trip 1100 some miles average speed 76mph gas mileage 34.5mpg

 

$2.47 in san francisco at a 76 station

 

I bought an SE-R Sentra today, a '93 model...

I think that may be a second solution.

-vq

 

dude vqman, how many times do u need to tell us?
We already know/

 

i love the old SE-R's. great buy

 

Same here in Chicago $2.23 for 93 octane.

 

sorry man, I'm excited!

-vq

 

thanks!

-vq

 

Piston return springs.

 

Let see... NH - $2.03 for 93, Max gets 20mpg...
Honda ST1100 gets 47mpg...
Sorry Max... you sit at home most days...

 

NH is not $2.03, I get 91 for $1.79 less than a mile from my house.

..........and to get better mileage, let off the gas... if you spend $100 on a mod that saves 5% in mileage (and that's a HUGE savings, believe it or not) it'll take years to recoup the original $100 investment.

 

I know some folks will look at this tip and go but cruising < 70 MPH saves a ton of gas.

 

LOL. You think exactly like me.

Ohio 93 = 2.13/Gallon (depending on day of week)

Max = 25MPG

VFR = 40-45MPG (Depending on how hard I crack my right wrist)

VFR paid off....yup....thats the daily driver...has been since 99. hehehe.

 

2K2wannabe,
You'll notice my NH price is '93', your quoting 91.

What town in NH are you getting 91 for that price?
Best Iv'e seen is 1.86 for 91, and there has been another jump since then...

 

93 = 2.07 in miami

 

93 = 2.14 in indianapolis

 

93 = 1.98 in Nebraska

 

how about driving to work only 2 miles?

 

To save gas and more fuel efficient:

Clean out the trunk
Take out the jack and spare tire
Remove the back seat and passenger
Refill 5 gallon at a time, not full tank
Don't carry any passenger

Than you should be fine. :-)

Attn: Come to NYC if you want to spend $$$

 

93 = 2.05 orlando, and I drive 64 miles a day from my home to work. this sucks.. I'm voting democrat..... NO WAY...!!!!

 

salem, nh
93 is 1.89
91 is 1.79

I think 93 is a waste of money.

 

[/QUOTE]Take out the jack and spare tire
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So thats what those people are doing leaving their cars on the side of the road, walk the rest of the way to work day.

Gas just went up today to $2.10 for 91 in Colorado.

 

You think like me. My zx12 gets 36 mpg...

 

Berk Intake. More air flow=better miles per gallon.

 

Buy a bicycle

Oh wait, you're from Baltimore... you'd probably get it jacked, at least until the thieves BELIEVE in your crowbar to their head

 

pssshhhh 93= 1.99 less than a mile from my house at a citgo.

 

agree with that 200%