Ponies on The Run (Again)
5/26/08, 05:00 PM
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that doesnt seem tooo far off, the 80mph is really hurting the mileage, for some reason, they all still like riding in the 55-60 mph zone. It's pretty bad when you can slap on a supercharger and get better mileage (25-30)
5/26/08, 05:38 PM
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Maybe it's because the tune from the factory is conservative (rich). Like you said, I get better average MPG now (around 23) than I did from the factory (around 21).
Cruising down the highway at 60-65 MPH, I average just under 30 MPG.
Cruising down the highway at 60-65 MPH, I average just under 30 MPG.
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5/26/08, 07:35 PM
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I'm not running a 91 tune yet. I will be when I purchase a cold air intake and tuner in the coming months. The previous owner was running 91 and I like staying consistent when it comes to gas grades. I do have 285s and 255s, so that may be driving down the mileage. I guess an intake/tune/exhaust is just an outlet for better MPGs.
5/26/08, 07:38 PM
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I'm not running a 91 tune yet. I will be when I purchase a cold air intake and tuner in the coming months. The previous owner was running 91 and I like staying consistent when it comes to gas grades. I do have 285s and 255s, so that may be driving down the mileage. I guess an intake/tune/exhaust is just an outlet for better MPGs.
5/26/08, 11:39 PM
What is this, a Prius forum? 
Who cares about the mpg.. when it gets low, put more gas in it.
Who cares about the mpg.. when it gets low, put more gas in it.
5/26/08, 11:50 PM
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5/27/08, 12:07 AM
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5/27/08, 07:36 AM
Looks great Leo! 
Canton tanks fit your engine theme well.
Canton tanks fit your engine theme well.
5/27/08, 08:28 AM
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Thanks to all. I'll try and get some daylight shots of the clear corners today and post. Jed, Luis I see some clear corners in your future once you see them in person.
5/27/08, 08:47 AM
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Anyone looking for BMR relo brackets?
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=468585
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=468585
5/27/08, 01:00 PM
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When am I seeing them in person
Dan - just drove 175 miles with the stang today
I need a dd 
The drive there I averaged 22.7 mpg. Had traffic in the beginning of the trip. Not including the moment with traffic, I was averaging between 70-75 mph with some 80mph spurts. On the way back I averaged 25.1 mpg driving mostly around 70-80. I only ran into traffic for a quick second before my exit 
Hope this helps 
I'm with Tom and others. It's pretty much a waste to use 91 since you don't have a 91 octane tune. Ease back into 87 until you get the 91 tune.
5/27/08, 01:18 PM
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Hmm...Good question not sure when I'll bring the stang down again. If and when I add line locks and SS brake lines. If not probably not untill the R&R show in July. Maybe sooner if we do a cruise or something.
5/27/08, 01:47 PM
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SoCal Peeps!
Okay this Saturady Cars & Coffee then leave there @ 8:45 a.m. to head over to 281 Motorsports in Fullerton; so I can win the supercharger! Supa-Fly has to work 
Ray, Ian, Dan & Ashley?
Who's in?
JedCranium / TacoBill (Pending his engine status)
George
Monica
Steve
Leo / Direct to 281 MS
Brian / Direct to 281 MS
Charlie / bring your ear plugs
Jed
Ray, Ian, Dan & Ashley? Who's in?
JedCranium / TacoBill (Pending his engine status)
George
Monica
Steve
Leo / Direct to 281 MS
Brian / Direct to 281 MS
Charlie / bring your ear plugs
Jed
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