3sgtepower

I have a car that runs 12's in 90 degree weather w/$500 in engine bolt ons. on a cooler day,I think on a good launch and with a tad more power and weight reduction 11's is definitly reachable. Anyways, Im getting about 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway, but the 3rd gen rx7 has peaked my interest as possibly replacing my mr2 turbo with a relativily stock 3rd gen 3sgte, stock turbo, stock fuel system stock block etc. However the mr2 is very affordable to drive, especially for how quick it is.

On the otherhand, I see some rx7's are much lighter than my mr2 turbo could ever dream to be, local rx7 tuner Eric Cheetham is runnin 9's in a 2200lb rx7. Since these cars are easily lighter than my mr2 turbo, does that translate to getting even better gasmileage?

What kind of gas mileage do most of you average and would you say they make a good daily driver?

AWD-RWD racer

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lol. no. least not mine. i get about 230-250 mpg (if driving on the high way) with a 17 gallon tank. you do the math

RaPtOr-T

230-250mpg on the highway? Damn, I only get about 25.....she must be running a little rich.

Noxlupus

230 - 250 Mile Per Galon? Good god man!

I have a range of 20 / 23 mpg; That's street / highway.

I'm almost completely stock. Current mods are: DP, MP, PFC.

bigcox_03

i get 25mpg on the highway and average about 16-17mpgs from a tank with lots of spirited driving. mods in sig.

1QWIK7

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I dont even know, i havent tried to log it anytime recently.

All i know its not bad.

If i was crazy about MPG, i'll sell the FD and get a honda.

skir2222

Hmm thats very good, I'm installing a single turbo setup now. Who did your tune? must be nice!

danameisoj

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yea i still have the twins tuned to 11:0 a/f under all conditions ... so i average about 10/12

rynberg

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rynberg

Why? Cruise should be tuned between 13:1 to 15:1.

bigcox_03

my tune was done by Chris Sanders at Banzai Racing in Pierceton, Indiana. you can find them at www.banzairacing.net . I couldnt be happier with any of the work performed by them. they are great! Chris spent a lot of time with me street tuning my car and the result is very smooth driveablility,great response, and amazing gas mileage(much better than with the twins even!). if you want a Great tune you should definately contact Chris.

bajaman

My new engine gets about 12 or so on the average. Sometimes as low as 10, sometimes on a nice long cruise where I don't get TOO carried away I've seen 17.
Not too many of THOSE days....lol!

TRISPEEDFD3S

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Me boosting quite often around 12MPG, but taking it easy around 15-17MPG. I need to install my new O2 sensor and fuel filter, and do a tune. Current mods are int, dp, cb, PFC, grounding kit.

danameisoj

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yea well my car was tuned my gaby skern and from what ive gathered its a signature thing for him to tune in the 11:0 area.


im going single soon so ill try a steve kan tune

adam c

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Almost all around town on cold engine. All short trips. Not much boosting. 9-10 mpg

TRISPEEDFD3S

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Damn Adam Newo2 Sensor Please!

rynberg

I'm talking about CRUISE areas, not WOT areas. If your tuner actually tuned your CRUISE areas for 11:1, he's an idiot.....but I doubt that's the case. Reading comprehension is a wonderful thing.....

adam c

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I think the sensor is fine. The problem is that I don't seem to get very good mileage while sitting at stop lights