Shredded my clutch and put my car up on jackstands.

Fuel consumption dropped substantially.

 

Raised the boost. Lowered the fuel on the SAFC. Long as I don't dog it, no detonation. Normal conditions.... 22mpg, now? 29!

hehehe

 

Didn't you question whether or not it was worth the money to have a VAFC and you have one yourself?

Anyway... I just keep it in the highest gear possible and shift @ 3krpm

 

OK all you have to do is...

1. obtain military ID, preferably special forces (they don't question those guys)
2. find nearby military base
3. enjoy tax-free, cheap *** gas (about a buck a gallon here)
4. DON'T GET CAUGHT!!!

 

parking the honda and driving a 1989 Mazda B2200 87 octane all the way

 

I'm taking comfort in the fact that I still spend more per mile on gas than tires. Means I can keep spending money on tires without feeling guilty.

 

anyone know where i can get an 88 or so CRX HF? I had one a few years ago and i could get like 40++mpg. it may not be fast but its cheap!

 

or you could get some roller skates, a rope, and a hook. if you dont catch on by now, im saying hitch a ride from another car...and you'd better pray they dont stop all of a sudden.

 

Why You Shouldn't Try Stealing Gas From A Motor Home

"When a man attempted to siphon gasoline from a motor home parked on a Seattle street, he got much more than he bargained for. Police arrived at the scene to find an ill man curled up next to a motor home near spilled sewage. A police spokesman said that the man admitted to trying to steal gasoline and plugged his hose into the motor home's sewage tank by mistake. The owner of the vehicle declined to press charges, saying that it was the best laugh he'd ever had."

 

- Radial tires can cut 3-4% of your fuel bill.

- If you own a pick-up truck, remove your tailgate (or put it down) for any highway driving. The tailgate acts like a drag chute giving you very poor fuel economy as much as a 15% loss). If you don't want to remove your tailgate; you can use a soft net-type gate or get a bed cover to almost eliminate the drag chute affect.

- Expect up to 10% drop in fuel economy in heavy rains, and 1-2% for every 10 degree Fahrenheit drop in temperature.

- Fuel consumption is heavy in the first 20 minutes after start-up, especially in winter months, because the car hasn't fully warmed up to its efficient temperature. To reduce this effect, use a block heater. Purchase one with a timer so it comes on 2-3 hours before you have to start the car. A warmer engine means easier starting and better fuel economy. This also reduces pollution to our environment since the car's emissions are much higher before it warms up.

- Avoid driving with an open sunroof or windows at highway speeds. It increases aerodynamic drag and wastes fuel (up to 8%). Use the vehicle's flow-through ventilation to provide fresh air for passengers.

- If you are going to be stopped for more than 60 seconds with the engine idling, shut it off. It takes more fuel to idle over 60 seconds than it does to start the car.

- Make sure your front wheels are aligned properly. A misaligned front end increases fuel consumption.

- Keep filters and catalytic converters clean. Dirty filters increase fuel consumption as much as 10% and studies have shown that 33% of all vehicles on the road are in need of a new air filter.
- A V-8 engine averages 17.5% greater fuel consumption than a V-6 (that could amount to as much as $500 per year in fuel savings). A four- speed automatic gives you 5% better fuel economy than a three-speed automatic transmission. Consider this when buying a car.

- Also, when buying a car, it is good to find out if it has a lock-up device in the torque converter. If it doesn't, it means there is probably always slippage, which can increase fuel consumption by 6%. The lock up reduces this slippage and saves wasted energy.

- An automatic transmission will have an average of 5-11% poorer fuel economy than to a 5 speed manual transmission that is used properly. Most people don't know that power steering can add 3% to fuel consumption with its added weight and strain on the engine.

- By driving in a straight line instead of letting the car wander from side to side in the driving lane, you can save up to 2 mpg.

- A new car that is "broken in" properly can get as much as 5% better fuel economy throughout its life. Refer to the owner's manual for "break-in" procedures.

- When you go to foreign countries, many do not have gas pumps that reset to zero after each use. Many unsuspecting tourists are fleeced when they pay for their own gas and the gas registered on the pump before them. This is very common in Mexico. Don't end up paying for 50 liters of gas instead of the 30 liters you actually pumped.

- If you do an excessive amount of traveling, you may consider changing your final drive gear. You might want to get a low axle ratio gear so that the car's engine can turn the wheels faster at the same r.p.m.; therefore getting better fuel mileage. This lower final drive ratio is sometimes an option when buying a new car.
- Cars are usually "air-starved" at high speed. If you do a lot of highway driving it may be worth your while to use a homemade air ram. Purchase a length of air duct, similar to the type under the dash of your car, and attach one open end behind the front grill so air is forced into the tube. Cut an opening in the air cleaner intake and attach the other end of the air duct with sheet metal screws there (you can use duct tape to seal the connection if you wish). This will achieve better fuel mileage at highway driving speeds if your engine is "air- starved".

- A fantastic tip used by truckers everywhere is to purchase gas on Indian reserves. You can buy gas at 25

- 40% discount because there are no taxes on gas on the reserves. Most maps mark Indian reserves clearly, and many times they are just a few miles from major interstates. Plan your trip to stop and fill up on reserves and save big dollars.

- Split Fire® plugs claim to give you 4.8% better gas mileage and a smoother running engine. Although you will probably see a slight increase in gas mileage, it is not guaranteed. I don't think it will be as high as 4.8%. We didn't notice any significant difference in our test car, but feel free to try it; maybe you will find a difference.

- Converting to propane is another alternative. Although this is an expensive project, you will save approximately 30 - 50% on your present fuel cost (depending on local propane fuel prices). With this type of saving, the conversion process could easily pay for itself within a year. After that, you are saving 30 - 50% for doing absolutely nothing but using an alternative fuel. Because propane is considered a cleaner fuel, it can mean smoother acceleration and idling, reduced engine maintenance, overall improved performance and less air pollution (carbon dioxide, is partially responsible for the greenhouse effect). As you may already know, most taxi cabs are converting to propane or natural gas. Tokyo has been using this system to improve air quality for many years now.

- Consider buying a diesel engine next time you are in the market for a new car. The disadvantages are: the initial purchase price is more, it's noisier and has less horsepower. The advantages are: much greater fuel economy (usually 25 - 30%), higher resale value and maintenance is lower due to a more simple engine. The best customer for a diesel engine is one who drives more than 15,000 miles a year. If lack of power is a concern, try a turbo diesel. They have about the same horsepower as a gas engine of the same size.

 

does anyone know when gas prices should drop?

 

I am driving my winter beater, a 1993 CX that gets 40 mpg... instead of driving my Hybrid EG that gets 25 mpg.

 

soundwave, you rock.