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Old 05-16-2007, 01:47 PM
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I got a 97 honda civic ls turbo and i get 130 to the tank....is there ne thing i can do that will help me get more outta my tank? thanks in advance
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tuning is key
that and a block of wood for under the throttle... 130 to the tank is bad.
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tune it forsure
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Tune...and avoid where you start to boost (example: if you begin boosting at 4,000 rpms....shift before then)
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buy one of those sweet aluminum tornado intake inserts. 30+mpg for sure.
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Tune, tune, and tune. Oh yea, did I mention tune?
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Don't get on the throttle so much.
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lol simple. take the turbo off!
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