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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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hi guys.

i got a JDM 1999 Civic Sedan. Non VTEC. Got below in there

CAI with K&N
4-2-1 header
High flow resonator
Magnaflow exhaust
Pivot voltage stabilizer

And i love the pickup etc

its just i got to travel long distance daily and i need more fuel efficency whilst keeping the pickup the way it is.

any advice or sugestions
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 01:47 AM
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Get it tuned BUT specifically tell your tuner you want it tuned for fuel economy.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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i did that too mate. cleaned the throtle and the injectors. did a scaned tuneup

what else can i do...or is that about it
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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You need to take it to a shop with a dyno so they can measure the power output against the fueling and tune the ignition timing properly. You can't do this yourself or on the streets.
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