Low miles per tank
10-21-2017, 08:57 AM
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Either way you adjust things, you will need to run some test, like in my previous post, to know the new calibration.
Note: I removed my attitude from my previous post.
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10-25-2017, 02:18 PM
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There is no reason to daily drive track day tires. Extremely illegal speeds around corners are easily attainable with econotires.
-Any toe in/out will also reduce your mpg.
-Find yourself the cheapest, lightest rims that fit over your brakes (some 14x7 fit over sports brakes) and the cheapest, narrowest econotire you can find. I promise you see a minimum 4 mpg just from that.
-find a cheap, functional oem undertray
-cut out rear bumper skin, lower your drag a bit (free if you have a tool that will do it)
-look around for a different ring and pinion. I'm using the 3.63 set, and cruise at 80mph at 3800rpm. (most expensive option, but lower rpms at the same speed is more mpg)
- there are plenty of cheap cars (1500 dollar range) that get over 40mpg (many manual hondas, toyotas). Some of them easily pass 50mpg (such as and old 5 speed manual Toyota Tercel) if you are really concerned about lowering the cost of your commute that much
That's all I can think of, good luck.
-Any toe in/out will also reduce your mpg.
-Find yourself the cheapest, lightest rims that fit over your brakes (some 14x7 fit over sports brakes) and the cheapest, narrowest econotire you can find. I promise you see a minimum 4 mpg just from that.
-find a cheap, functional oem undertray
-cut out rear bumper skin, lower your drag a bit (free if you have a tool that will do it)
-look around for a different ring and pinion. I'm using the 3.63 set, and cruise at 80mph at 3800rpm. (most expensive option, but lower rpms at the same speed is more mpg)
- there are plenty of cheap cars (1500 dollar range) that get over 40mpg (many manual hondas, toyotas). Some of them easily pass 50mpg (such as and old 5 speed manual Toyota Tercel) if you are really concerned about lowering the cost of your commute that much
That's all I can think of, good luck.
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10-25-2017, 02:20 PM
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If you bend the sensor, bend it so the float ends up lower in the tank than it is now. That is the direction.
Either way you adjust things, you will need to run some test, like in my previous post, to know the new calibration.
Note: I removed my attitude from my previous post.
Either way you adjust things, you will need to run some test, like in my previous post, to know the new calibration.
Note: I removed my attitude from my previous post.
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10-25-2017, 02:21 PM
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I just want more miles, not more fuel efficiency. I don't care if it costs more to fill up the tank, i just want to fill up less often. Maybe I didn't properly state what my problem was in my first post.
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10-25-2017, 02:25 PM
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To make any appreciable difference, you'll probably need to put a second fuel cell in the car or something. Cruising range isn't the strong suit of a NA6, and any improvements will come at great cost an effort.... for not much improvement.
Easiest way to increase range would be to increase efficiency. Time for Megasquirt.
Easiest way to increase range would be to increase efficiency. Time for Megasquirt.
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10-25-2017, 03:37 PM
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To make any appreciable difference, you'll probably need to put a second fuel cell in the car or something. Cruising range isn't the strong suit of a NA6, and any improvements will come at great cost an effort.... for not much improvement.
Easiest way to increase range would be to increase efficiency. Time for Megasquirt.
Easiest way to increase range would be to increase efficiency. Time for Megasquirt.
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10-25-2017, 04:24 PM
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Sweet. I have most everything else for the turbo set up already. I may switch turbos though. I have a K0422 (Mazdaspeed) turbo i was thinking about making a log manifold for. Apparently they are rated for around 300 whp. That motor is a 2.3 but i think it would spool quite nicely on the 1.8.
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10-26-2017, 07:03 AM
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It means he said what we were all thinking, that you are a fool. Better fuel economy is by definition more miles per tank.
If you tune your cruise cells for significantly leaner running then you will extend your range per tank significantly at no cost in power when accelerating. I also bet there are other places in your fuel and ignition map where changes could increase your economy as well with no loss of acceleration. But tell us again what you don't want to do that might help you achieve your goals.
If you tune your cruise cells for significantly leaner running then you will extend your range per tank significantly at no cost in power when accelerating. I also bet there are other places in your fuel and ignition map where changes could increase your economy as well with no loss of acceleration. But tell us again what you don't want to do that might help you achieve your goals.
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10-26-2017, 08:48 AM
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It means he said what we were all thinking, that you are a fool. Better fuel economy is by definition more miles per tank.
If you tune your cruise cells for significantly leaner running then you will extend your range per tank significantly at no cost in power when accelerating. I also bet there are other places in your fuel and ignition map where changes could increase your economy as well with no loss of acceleration. But tell us again what you don't want to do that might help you achieve your goals.
If you tune your cruise cells for significantly leaner running then you will extend your range per tank significantly at no cost in power when accelerating. I also bet there are other places in your fuel and ignition map where changes could increase your economy as well with no loss of acceleration. But tell us again what you don't want to do that might help you achieve your goals.
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