1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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fuel capacity??

what is the mpg for a stock 12a in a 81 rx7???
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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As for gas mileage, it depends on what mods are done, etc. You can get anywhere from 10-25. For stock, I would think somewhere in the lower to mid 20's. Welcome to the forum and feel free to check out the FAQ at the top of the first gen section.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:40 AM
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My window sticker on my 81 says 16 city, 20 hwy.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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Hmm, I am pulling (mostly highway) 25ish on my streetport. I do have some wierd issues though. Could be on to something there...
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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54.1 Litres pops into my head..

so that about 14 gallons i spose
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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I swear I read somewhere that it was 16 gallons. Maybe that was for the 85/85? The original post confused me since it was stated as fuel capacity but the asked the MPG. Who knows...
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:58 AM
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IIRC, 81-85 have 16.5 gallons or something
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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OK, i just found the info in the haynes: In the back, in the revision for later models(81-85) it says the tank in 16.4 gallons. And before that was 14.5
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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On page 6 in the Haynes manual it says 14.5gals., above that it says for info on 81 to 85 models see chapter 13, there it says 16.4gals.
So I guess that 79-80 is 14.5, and 81 to 85 is 16.4 ?

Ryan, you beat me by 2 mins., I type s l o w.

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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 10:13 AM
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What part of florida you in?
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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Jacksonville, where's Milton?
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 10:21 AM
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right near pensacola
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 10:36 AM
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Thats around 13.5 gallons away, hah!
I'll pm you if I'm ever in the area.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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wow i was close.. yay.. and sorry i didnt read the post close enough...

i get about 11-20 L/100Km (close to 20 when i feel like having some fun)

not sure of the conversion atm.. ill figure it out tomorrow
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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damn on a "good" tank of gas, driving "normal" I get 10 mpg. lol.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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thanks for all the help...i wanted to know about mpg but also got how big the fuel tank is so that helped a lot...thanks
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 08:13 AM
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10mpg!! wow.. thats crazy

any idea why you get it so low?
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 01:19 PM
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^ id say its the mikuni carb, but even then it shouldn't be that low, i couldn't afford to drive mine if the milage was that bad...i just got back from filling up and i got 19.17 mpg on my last tank with my racing beat 600 setup on my 4 port 13b. and i always have my foot in it
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