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Van · 08-17-2009, 12:19 PM

^^well you're also getting a better sound too!

Overall...doing it at the pump, over time, will still give you a good estimate of your actual gas mileage. I've kept records for literally years...just for fun...to see how my car varies at certian points in the year.

I can also see in my spreadsheet the times when I drive harder or when weather is a factor. I've also found that the pump estimates fall in line with the EPA estimates give or take a couple miles in either direction.

So if this car is getting 20 mpg when it should be getting closer to 29...something's off.

katman · 08-17-2009, 12:19 PM

I only have about 700 miles on my Camaro, and I haven't really checked gas mileage accurately yet but I can tell you for certain that on my 2003 motorhome with the Chevy 8.1L that ethanol based fuel (I'm in the Midwest) kills my gas mileage, by almost a full mile per gallon! and remember that's a big difference in a motorhome. Every 7 miles, there goes $3 or $4 dollars. If I take a 1000 trip with 10% ethanol fuel it costs me about 15% more in fuel money. So around Chicago I fill-up with premium, as I figure the better fuel economy from not using ethanol equals out as cheap as the additional $18 to fill-up 75 gallons of gas. Gas at the pump is not always the same!

rolnslo · 08-17-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverIce1

Considering the expense of changing your exhaust system, how many miles does it take at a 10% improvement in fuel economy to recoup the money spent on the exhaust?

Well, let see. I've driving about 2100 miles in the last 5 weeks and used about 97 gallons of gas. A 10% improvement in fuel economy would have saved me about $24 over the past 5 weeks, or roughly $250 per year.

Given the cost of going with just a muffler replacement (~$300) or an axle back kit (~$500-$600) or a cat-back kit (~$1500), it would pay for itself in about 1.2 yrs, 2-2.4 yrs, or 6 yrs, respectively.

But how many of us are doing an exhaust system change to improve MPG? It's all about fixing the sound characteristics of the V6 to match our preferences. Increasing MPG is an added benefit.

BigBOSS · 08-17-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Well, let see. I've driving about 2100 miles in the last 5 weeks and used about 97 gallons of gas. A 10% improvement in fuel economy would have saved me about $24 over the past 5 weeks, or roughly $250 per year.

Given the cost of going with just a muffler replacement (~$300) or an axle back kit (~$500-$600) or a cat-back kit (~$1500), it would pay for itself in about 1.2 yrs, 2-2.4 yrs, or 6 yrs, respectively.

But how many of us are doing an exhaust system change to improve MPG? It's all about fixing the sound characteristics of the V6 to match our preferences. Increasing MPG is an added benefit.

2x AR25's $80, shop labor $70, $150 total for a nice sounding Axle Back replacement.

theholycow · 08-17-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JesseJames

changing the mufflers alone ( or up to the catback) seem to be getting people 31-35 mpg on the highway

Do you have data to back that up? I've ready plenty of posts from people who replaced their mufflers and nobody reported anything like that.

JesseJames · 08-17-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by theholycow

Do you have data to back that up? I've ready plenty of posts from people who replaced their mufflers and nobody reported anything like that.

Scrming the man mentioned up to 35 and made a vid. Peeps from here and 5thgen mentioned seeing into the 30s's. Just PM them dude, camaro people will be glad to help

1998 Brickyard · 08-26-2009, 11:32 AM

I did buy the V6 for the mileage, I did not "settle" because I couldn't afford a V8; I already have a 1998 SS with 58K.
The 1998 is rated 17/25 and I average 24-27 a tank using a calculator. Only mod is Flowmaster system after the Y-pipe.

I check the 2010 with the calculator and the DIC is almost exactly the same as the calculator when I fill up. I reset it before I leave the station.
3200 miles so far and I am getting 18-21 per tank. This replaced my 2007 Impala with a 3.5L rated 29 highway and I averaged 32-36 every tank.
I drive my new one the same way I drove the Impala. So it is not a matter of my style; I use the gas pedal to get the most mileage from my cars.
An occasional launch I do on any of my other cars has had very little effect over the course of a tank.

I would like to see an "Instant MPG" on the DIC. Other GM models have this.
I wonder if the computer can be reprogrammed to display that data where the blank screen is? My dealer's service department said they couldn't.

A Flowmaster system (when they are available) will be my next mod on this car; hopefully to improve MPGs!

7CAMARO7 · 08-26-2009, 06:19 PM

its strange that your ls1(v8) is getting better mpgs than your 2010(6). are you using 87 in the 6 and 93 in the 8?

CamaroBarbie · 08-26-2009, 06:56 PM

I'm getting about 23/24 mpg, 80% highway 20% city, I ALWAYS use 94 octane, auto, a/c, and magnaflow exhaust. I always baby her...

Laserjen · 08-26-2009, 07:02 PM

On my auto I got 16.9 mpg on the first tank and 17.1 mpg on the second (manual calculation matched the DIC, 87 octane). That's 100% city driving with the AC on the absolute max all the time (90+ and humid here every day for the last few weeks). Since I only have 500 miles on my car and I drive it fairly hard (in Sport mode with fast accelerations), as long as it keeps creeping up I'll be happy.

I also chose the V6 over the V8 for the better gas mileage and lower costs (gas, insurance, initial cost, etc). If gas prices start going up again I'll drive a little more conservatively, but right now I'm enjoying the power!

7CAMARO7 · 08-26-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroBarbie

I'm getting about 23/24 mpg, 80% highway 20% city, I ALWAYS use 94 octane, auto, a/c, and magnaflow exhaust. I always baby her...

you're wasting your money

JohnZ · 08-26-2009, 08:39 PM

My average is about 22.8 which is about 60% highway/ 40% city with the automatic

TJ91 · 08-26-2009, 08:54 PM

If your car isnt tuned for that gas, it doesnt do anything for it and maufacturers recommend you dont do that.
87 for me as recommended

deljaso · 08-26-2009, 09:04 PM

Last tank -- regular 87 octane, Kroger's gas station.
21.03 mpg (readout said 22.1), 30% highway and 70% trying to set 0-45 record at stoplights (except when a cobra was revving, then I took it easy to not give him the satisfaction).

08-17-2009, 12:19 PM	#141
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	^^well you're also getting a better sound too! Overall...doing it at the pump, over time, will still give you a good estimate of your actual gas mileage. I've kept records for literally years...just for fun...to see how my car varies at certian points in the year. I can also see in my spreadsheet the times when I drive harder or when weather is a factor. I've also found that the pump estimates fall in line with the EPA estimates give or take a couple miles in either direction. So if this car is getting 20 mpg when it should be getting closer to 29...something's off. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer

08-26-2009, 11:32 AM	#147
1998 Brickyard Drives: 2010 RS & 1998 Brickyard SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 140 View My Garage	MY MILEAGE SUCKS! I did buy the V6 for the mileage, I did not "settle" because I couldn't afford a V8; I already have a 1998 SS with 58K. The 1998 is rated 17/25 and I average 24-27 a tank using a calculator. Only mod is Flowmaster system after the Y-pipe. I check the 2010 with the calculator and the DIC is almost exactly the same as the calculator when I fill up. I reset it before I leave the station. 3200 miles so far and I am getting 18-21 per tank. This replaced my 2007 Impala with a 3.5L rated 29 highway and I averaged 32-36 every tank. I drive my new one the same way I drove the Impala. So it is not a matter of my style; I use the gas pedal to get the most mileage from my cars. An occasional launch I do on any of my other cars has had very little effect over the course of a tank. I would like to see an "Instant MPG" on the DIC. Other GM models have this. I wonder if the computer can be reprogrammed to display that data where the blank screen is? My dealer's service department said they couldn't. A Flowmaster system (when they are available) will be my next mod on this car; hopefully to improve MPGs! __________________ 1LT/RS, Rally Yellow, Black Interior, Auto, Convenience Pkg, Black Rally Stripes. 1100 2/26/09 2000 3/26/09 3000 3/26/09 3100 4/30/09 3300 4/30/09 3400 5/7/09 3800 5/14/09 - 2G1FB1EV3A9110149 4200 5/23/09 4800 6/2/09 Almost here... 5000 6/3/09 6000 6/4/09

08-26-2009, 06:19 PM	#148
7CAMARO7 Drives: Slow 4th gen Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: showing you tail lights Posts: 287 View My Garage	its strange that your ls1(v8) is getting better mpgs than your 2010(6). are you using 87 in the 6 and 93 in the 8? __________________

08-26-2009, 07:02 PM	#150
Laserjen Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD Posts: 203	On my auto I got 16.9 mpg on the first tank and 17.1 mpg on the second (manual calculation matched the DIC, 87 octane). That's 100% city driving with the AC on the absolute max all the time (90+ and humid here every day for the last few weeks). Since I only have 500 miles on my car and I drive it fairly hard (in Sport mode with fast accelerations), as long as it keeps creeping up I'll be happy. I also chose the V6 over the V8 for the better gas mileage and lower costs (gas, insurance, initial cost, etc). If gas prices start going up again I'll drive a little more conservatively, but right now I'm enjoying the power! __________________ Then: 2LT/RS Black/Black auto w/sunroof Now: 2SS/RS CRT/Black auto w/sunroof

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08-17-2009, 12:19 PM	#142
katman Drives: 2LT Auto RS sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 163 View My Garage	I only have about 700 miles on my Camaro, and I haven't really checked gas mileage accurately yet but I can tell you for certain that on my 2003 motorhome with the Chevy 8.1L that ethanol based fuel (I'm in the Midwest) kills my gas mileage, by almost a full mile per gallon! and remember that's a big difference in a motorhome. Every 7 miles, there goes $3 or $4 dollars. If I take a 1000 trip with 10% ethanol fuel it costs me about 15% more in fuel money. So around Chicago I fill-up with premium, as I figure the better fuel economy from not using ethanol equals out as cheap as the additional $18 to fill-up 75 gallons of gas. Gas at the pump is not always the same!

08-26-2009, 06:56 PM	#149
CamaroBarbie Drives: 2010 V6 Black Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 12	I'm getting about 23/24 mpg, 80% highway 20% city, I ALWAYS use 94 octane, auto, a/c, and magnaflow exhaust. I always baby her...

08-26-2009, 08:39 PM	#152
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	My average is about 22.8 which is about 60% highway/ 40% city with the automatic

08-26-2009, 08:54 PM	#153
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	If your car isnt tuned for that gas, it doesnt do anything for it and maufacturers recommend you dont do that. 87 for me as recommended

08-26-2009, 09:04 PM	#154
deljaso Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 325	Last tank -- regular 87 octane, Kroger's gas station. 21.03 mpg (readout said 22.1), 30% highway and 70% trying to set 0-45 record at stoplights (except when a cobra was revving, then I took it easy to not give him the satisfaction).