t2 save gas?
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t2 save gas?
i know this is a oxymoron but i need my t2 to save gas... the gas prices in chicago are $2.65....my car is all stock now except for a bov and a safc.....and i was wonder how should i position the hi and low throttle to save some gas? thanks
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Originally posted by Wankel7
How close to stock are you?
If you are still stock try 87 octane. Hell, that is what the owners manual says.
Risky, but might be worth a try.
James
How close to stock are you?
If you are still stock try 87 octane. Hell, that is what the owners manual says.
Risky, but might be worth a try.
James
So, if it's all stock, I'd say run 89, and stay out of boost as much as humanly possible ...
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Ouch, you're getting hosed on gas.
32psi tire pressue isn't particularly high, I'd recommend higher, 35psi. I'm still using the stock air box, but changing the filter made a huge difference. (it looked dirty, but I thought it had some life left) When you're on the highway ensure you're in closed loop mode by staying at 3.5k rpms or less. (in other words don't speed) I've also noticed a substantial fuel savings by driving at 60-65mph instead of 70+. If you have AC don't use it. Drive behind trucks on the highways. They tend to drive in a manner that will force you to conserve fuel and you can draft them.
I've never had any problems with 87 octane.
32psi tire pressue isn't particularly high, I'd recommend higher, 35psi. I'm still using the stock air box, but changing the filter made a huge difference. (it looked dirty, but I thought it had some life left) When you're on the highway ensure you're in closed loop mode by staying at 3.5k rpms or less. (in other words don't speed) I've also noticed a substantial fuel savings by driving at 60-65mph instead of 70+. If you have AC don't use it. Drive behind trucks on the highways. They tend to drive in a manner that will force you to conserve fuel and you can draft them.
I've never had any problems with 87 octane.
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