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1BAD_SS · 07-06-2012, 04:22 PM

Guys,

For those of you that have cams in your cars, how bad of a hit have you taken with your MPG? this is what holds me back the most when it comes to getting a cam i have heard scary stories so this is scaring me off any info would be appricated.

Dznts · 07-06-2012, 04:23 PM

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flyinglow57 · 07-06-2012, 04:25 PM

14.8 with my cam 60/40 city/highway

got 26 on the highway with my old tune and i got the tune cleaned up and picked up 15% milage so im expecting close to 29-30 all highway when i go on a trip in august.

38000 miles also

1BAD_SS · 07-06-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinglow57

14.8 with my cam 60/40 city/highway

got 26 on the highway with my old tune and i got the tune cleaned up and picked up 15% milage so im expecting close to 29-30 all highway when i go on a trip in august.

38000 miles also

14.8 ouch that kinda sucks.. thats what i was afraid of.

Dtrimpi87 · 07-06-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BAD_SS

14.8 ouch that kinda sucks.. thats what i was afraid of.

Thats with a majority of city driving. Most people i've talked to with cams say they lose about 1-2 mpg depending on how aggressive the cam is.

Autobot · 07-06-2012, 04:34 PM

Im getting about 14 mpg but also have a 4.10 gear
but IMO the cam and gear were will worth the MPG sacrifice but then again its not my D.D.

smkeeling · 07-06-2012, 04:40 PM

I will average 20-22 in mixed driving. I drive mostly country back roads and highways but then I get stuck on city streets too. I also don't go over 2000 rps unless I have blue lights in the rear view or a blue oval.

GO with a mild cam and make sure the engine can breathe.

1BAD_SS · 07-06-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot

Im getting about 14 mpg but also have a 4.10 gear
but IMO the cam and gear were will worth the MPG sacrifice but then again its not my D.D.

is most of your driving in the city? or what is your split

1BAD_SS · 07-06-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by smkeeling

I will average 20-22 in mixed driving. I drive mostly country back roads and highways but then I get stuck on city streets too. I also don't go over 2000 rps unless I have blue lights in the rear view or a blue oval.

GO with a mild cam and make sure the engine can breathe.

these numbers are music to my ears.. what kind of cam do you have?

Autobot · 07-06-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BAD_SS

is most of your driving in the city? or what is your split

mostly city, but even with a good highway drive probably not much better than 15 but I have a fairly big cam too INT .605 DUR. 238 EXH. 609 DUR. 240 L.S 112.
Now my D.D. gets 50-55 MPG

Avenging Orange · 07-06-2012, 05:27 PM

Not trying to be rude...........but.........If you are willing to play, be willing to pay. There are no shortcuts, no magical device to get 50mpg out of a modified engine.

1BAD_SS · 07-06-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Not trying to be rude...........but.........If you are willing to play, be willing to pay. There are no shortcuts, no magical device to get 50mpg out of a modified engine.

No offense taken, but we all have different prices that we are willing to pay, if its a huge loss in MPG to me is not worth it, i assume there would be a loss. To alot of you its totally worth it and i respect your opinions

ChrisBlair · 07-06-2012, 05:54 PM

Personally I'd spend effort time and money seeing if I could lighten the car somehow. I'd be looking at possible performance and MPG gains. It's not sexy like a big cam but I've played the cam game before.

Dooley · 07-06-2012, 06:06 PM

If you're thinking cam, why on Earth would gas mileage even enter your mind?

07-06-2012, 04:22 PM	#1
1BAD_SS Drives: 2010 SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: TX Posts: 72	Guys with cams Guys, For those of you that have cams in your cars, how bad of a hit have you taken with your MPG? this is what holds me back the most when it comes to getting a cam i have heard scary stories so this is scaring me off any info would be appricated.

07-06-2012, 04:23 PM	#2
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11 __________________

07-06-2012, 04:25 PM	#3
flyinglow57 Drives: rumble bee,2SS 6sp Join Date: May 2009 Location: pittsburgh, PA Posts: 539	14.8 with my cam 60/40 city/highway got 26 on the highway with my old tune and i got the tune cleaned up and picked up 15% milage so im expecting close to 29-30 all highway when i go on a trip in august. 38000 miles also __________________ blk 2ss 6spd with sunroof. intake,tsp cam,full exhaust,pcmforless tune,trailing arms,toe rods. hopeing for 11.9 because my g/f said she will take the cam and the suspension back if not.

07-06-2012, 04:34 PM	#6
Autobot More than meets the eye Drives: 2SS RS M6 06 Jetta TDI 17 Civic EXL Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: GRANBURY, TX Posts: 589	Im getting about 14 mpg but also have a 4.10 gear but IMO the cam and gear were will worth the MPG sacrifice but then again its not my D.D. __________________ GRANBURY, TX 5TH GEN CAMARO CLUB

07-06-2012, 04:40 PM	#7
smkeeling MNSTRBEE Drives: 2010 Transformers 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Flint Hill VA Posts: 136	I will average 20-22 in mixed driving. I drive mostly country back roads and highways but then I get stuck on city streets too. I also don't go over 2000 rps unless I have blue lights in the rear view or a blue oval. GO with a mild cam and make sure the engine can breathe. __________________ 2010 BumbleBee 2SS/RS Stainless Works headers 1 7/8, Roto-Fab CAI, Magnaflow 3" cat back exhaust with X-pipe, Ported and polished Mast Motorsports LS3 heads, ported and polished TB, LSXR FAST 102 intake ported to match heads, CAM and Tuned by T&T Performance 498RWHP 468RWTQ still getting 24mpg hwy VDI vertical doors installed by T&T Performance

07-06-2012, 05:27 PM	#11
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Not trying to be rude...........but.........If you are willing to play, be willing to pay. There are no shortcuts, no magical device to get 50mpg out of a modified engine. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-06-2012, 05:54 PM	#13
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Personally I'd spend effort time and money seeing if I could lighten the car somehow. I'd be looking at possible performance and MPG gains. It's not sexy like a big cam but I've played the cam game before. __________________

07-06-2012, 06:06 PM	#14
Dooley Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 213	If you're thinking cam, why on Earth would gas mileage even enter your mind?