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S-eatin-grin · 05-17-2012, 08:37 AM

I've noticed that my MPG has increased significantly eversince I switched axles back systems to get rid of the drone. My theory on this is that previously I would keep the car out of the "drone range" of RPM's which meant that I was driving around in a lower gear at higher RPM's and almost never in 6th gear. I've picked up 5 MPG since switching to the Dynomax VT

axis · 05-17-2012, 08:48 AM

You are probably right on your assessment. I know I had a little drone with my LT setup before I got it tuned. I would play with the RPM's to find the spot that didn't drone. Glad you like the VT's. Have loved mine since the day I got em. Headers with no cats is now whisper quiet at cruise but holy hell at WOT.

S-eatin-grin · 05-17-2012, 11:55 AM

Yeah...honestly it was a little weird at first how quiet it was inside but now that's it's been a week or so and I've had the chance to drive it some more it was definitely the right decision. Can now hold a conversation inside, listen to the radio, use 6th gear, and it still sounds great when you crack open the throttle. I'm loving the fuel savings though...

Rage · 05-17-2012, 11:56 AM

Wait a few thousand miles.... they do get a bit throatier. Still no drone inside, love them

axis · 05-17-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage

Wait a few thousand miles.... they do get a bit throatier.

Yes they do.

05-17-2012, 08:37 AM	#1
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2010 VR LS3 2SS/RS white stripes Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 974 View My Garage	The Drone and Fuel Economy Relationship I've noticed that my MPG has increased significantly eversince I switched axles back systems to get rid of the drone. My theory on this is that previously I would keep the car out of the "drone range" of RPM's which meant that I was driving around in a lower gear at higher RPM's and almost never in 6th gear. I've picked up 5 MPG since switching to the Dynomax VT __________________ *DSS 1400HP axles, DSS driveshaft.* *BMR driveshaft loop, 1" lowering springs, sways, trailing arms, toe rods, links, total suspension pro-version poly bushings.* *1 7/8 ARH long tubes, 3" cat back, Dynomax VT axle-back.* *Edelbrock E-force SC with 3.25" pulley, JRE e-force fuel rail mod, 850cc Dynamic injectors, LPE twin fuel pump, JRE rough idle blower cam kit, Roto-fab e-force intake, RX catch can.* *Jannetty Racing Tuned: 622 rwhp / 582 rwtrq*

05-17-2012, 08:48 AM	#2
axis Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 4,541	You are probably right on your assessment. I know I had a little drone with my LT setup before I got it tuned. I would play with the RPM's to find the spot that didn't drone. Glad you like the VT's. Have loved mine since the day I got em. Headers with no cats is now whisper quiet at cruise but holy hell at WOT. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech Yellowjacket fed Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) JRE tuned Aint nobody got time for that

05-17-2012, 11:55 AM	#3
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2010 VR LS3 2SS/RS white stripes Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 974 View My Garage	Yeah...honestly it was a little weird at first how quiet it was inside but now that's it's been a week or so and I've had the chance to drive it some more it was definitely the right decision. Can now hold a conversation inside, listen to the radio, use 6th gear, and it still sounds great when you crack open the throttle. I'm loving the fuel savings though... __________________ *DSS 1400HP axles, DSS driveshaft.* *BMR driveshaft loop, 1" lowering springs, sways, trailing arms, toe rods, links, total suspension pro-version poly bushings.* *1 7/8 ARH long tubes, 3" cat back, Dynomax VT axle-back.* *Edelbrock E-force SC with 3.25" pulley, JRE e-force fuel rail mod, 850cc Dynamic injectors, LPE twin fuel pump, JRE rough idle blower cam kit, Roto-fab e-force intake, RX catch can.* *Jannetty Racing Tuned: 622 rwhp / 582 rwtrq*

05-17-2012, 11:56 AM	#4
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,964 View My Garage	Wait a few thousand miles.... they do get a bit throatier. Still no drone inside, love them __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.