Nccstud

Finally getting Trackey installed next week. I was just curious for those that have it...how much different is fuel consumption with the red key as opposed to the normal key? I get about 18 mpg average for a tank right now, but I was just curious how much different it is or isn't.

dmn8rHD

I haven't had mine long but I haven't noticed a huge difference. About 16 mpg

My question is it normal for the throttle to take a while to become active. It basically is not responsive until about 5 minutes in???

11SHELBYGT500

Are you using the red key on city streets?

black_bullitt

No difference that I can tell.
If anything, I used the regular key on the way to Dallas for the BOSS meet earlier this month, got about 22.5mpg on the 3 hr drive. On the way back, I used TK, initially got up to 23.5mpg, then it settled back down around 22.3-22.5. This was cruising at about 8-9mph over the speed limit (70-75).

black_bullitt

The car has to get up to temp before lopey idle engages.

Nccstud

Thanks for the responses...I was just curious is all

jdrake19

I average 11mpg no matter what key.

ApexCars

I avg 14 so it always amazes me when I see guys talking about 19 or 20 mpg. and I don't mean on just a highway trip, I'm talking everday driving. They must have a lot more willpower than me.

Nccstud

It's not just will power. I average 18mpg per tank. The thing is I have a decent amount of cruise time going from my smaller town to the next town over. So while cruising, I'm getting 22-23 mpg or so. When I'm in town, I accelerate very nicely from any standstill, but that doesn't happen all the time either. If I had a bunch of city driving with stop and go traffic, I doubt I would be in double digits lol

dean_acheson

I lose a few MPG with the red key, almost all town driving, I assuming it's because the TP is so closer to the top.

elsoloscuro

I think in the Boss the most important factor in the fuel economy is your right foot.
Well that and if you do a lot of city driving like I do you are looking at 12 MPG

black_bullitt

I have a 6 mile commute to/from work with 4 miles of that being highway, and 2 being low speeds around the base (and the God forsaken line at the gate most mornings). but if I'm not standing on the skinny pedal I typically avg 14+mpg as well. Highway, depending on cruising and when i hit the reset button, will give me anywhere from 20-23mpg.








Just to throw this out there, since none of us seem to be seeing the advertised 17/26mpg on the window stickers....

http://jalopnik.com/5881497/how-you-...-court-and-win



(I personally don't give two s***s about mpg, I find true value in the smile on my face while driving, and the looks from people gawking as I drive by.)

elsoloscuro

[QUOTE=black_bullitt;6296697]
Just to throw this out there, since none of us seem to be seeing the advertised 17/26mpg on the window stickers....

http://jalopnik.com/5881497/how-you-...-court-and-win

QUOTE]


+++++ JALOPNIK RULES!
Probably my most favorite car websites out there.

jdrake19

We own 4 vehicles between the wife and myself. 5.0, 5.7, 6.0, 6.2. I don't look at gas prices anymore. I fill them up when they need gas and go on about my business. Would I rather gas be $1/gal? Of course, but I don't see it changing anytime soon. I'll enjoy my gas guzzlers while I still can.

Boss 1409

Yes! Of course it isn't any different than the silver key for me. Got about 17 mpg on just over a 100 mile trip. Of course I was cruising anywhere from 85 to 140mph and a bit at 120mph!

black_bullitt

This. This is why I can't wait to get the BOSS over to Germany. Part of me is willing to completely bypass the 15 months in Spain and just get to my second home.

black_bullitt

Same here brother.
When I see/hear people complain about gas going up by a few cents I honestly get a good hearty laugh. I'm not... what's the term?.... financially well off. I manage what I make well enough and I'm proud of what I've been able to do with my junior enlisted salary. But c'mon man!

Just made this...