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Z_Rocks · 04-28-2011, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by blizzpat

Doesn't FI improve gas mileage? Or is that just a turbo?

OEM S/C cars are tune to run very rich for safety. The have bigger injectors than none F/I. The Cam is also different on F/I. These three contribute to more gas. Plus the car will be heavier.

Even without getting into boost, you'll be "Consuming" more gas, not that you're getting any more power out of it.

blizzpat · 04-28-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Z_Rocks

OEM S/C cars are tune to run very rich for safety. The have bigger injectors than none F/I. The Cam is also different on F/I. These three contribute to more gas. Plus the car will be heavier.

Even without getting into boost, you'll be "Consuming" more gas, not that you're getting any more power out of it.

Ah... great information to know. Thank you!

Blackdevil77 · 04-28-2011, 05:37 AM

13/19

fielderLS3 · 04-28-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

It can help ... but not always. Its a bit much to get into right now, but basically you're a lot more likely to find improved fuel economy with aftermarket kits than with OEM blown engines. I'm not positive but I think that whether the or not an engine will see a gain with supercharging is based largely on the compression ratio.

I think that is right. Factory FI cars tend to have reduced compression ratios to keep the engines "safe." The lower compression ratio lowers thermodynamic efficiency. Aftermarket kits that just bolt keep the original NA compression ratio. Keeps the fuel economy higher, but also a higher risk of blowing it all to hell.

2cnd chance · 04-28-2011, 01:58 PM

Not enough at $4.00+ per gallon.

chewy8 · 04-28-2011, 02:13 PM

FI cars can getter better mileage but it can also get worse it depends on how you drive

Scarrzz · 04-28-2011, 04:11 PM

I'll guess the sticker will say 16/21 BUT

The way I drive it will in practice be more like 14/19.

Not my fault, my foot is just so heavy. *shrug*

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Scrappy Doo · 04-28-2011, 04:20 PM

Id guess 15/20.

At the current price of premium fuel............ *leaves to go do the math of what the fuel will cost....*

Comes to the realization that when I get mine I won't give a F%$# what it costs to drive it!

WadeWilson · 04-28-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo

Comes to the realization that when I get mine I won't give a F%$# what it costs to drive it!

Jeffro19 · 04-28-2011, 04:52 PM

Who cares? When I bought my camaro ss I didnt even care about the gas mileage and never will. I didnt buy it for the gas milege. But my guess would same as CTS-V

denny2188 · 04-28-2011, 05:09 PM

A safe bet is that if you can afford a vehicle that requires only premium fuel, you likely aren't concerned with gas prices or tracking mileage.

BAWLZ SS · 04-28-2011, 05:47 PM

In my SS i get 11/19 mpg!!! (right now) my right foot is 20 lbs heavier than my left!! LOL

Edge.128 · 04-28-2011, 05:57 PM

why do people care so much about mpg???? that is by far the NUMBER ONE asked question about my camaro... "does it get good gas milage?" i didn't buy it for that if i wanted that i would get a prius.... and i only have the V6. the ZL1 will get whatever the driver/owner wants it to get basically....

BAWLZ SS · 04-28-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Edge.128

why do people care so much about mpg???? that is by far the NUMBER ONE asked question about my camaro... "does it get good gas milage?" i didn't buy it for that if i wanted that i would get a prius.... and i only have the V6. the ZL1 will get whatever the driver/owner wants it to get basically....

+1 Same here i didnt get the car thinking of the gas mileage!!! who cares!!! "It hauls aSs but it wastes gas"!!

04-28-2011, 04:11 PM	#21
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	I'll guess the sticker will say 16/21 BUT The way I drive it will in practice be more like 14/19. Not my fault, my foot is just so heavy. shrug . __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

04-28-2011, 04:52 PM	#24
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	Who cares? When I bought my camaro ss I didnt even care about the gas mileage and never will. I didnt buy it for the gas milege. But my guess would same as CTS-V __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

04-28-2011, 05:57 PM	#27
Edge.128 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,911	why do people care so much about mpg???? that is by far the NUMBER ONE asked question about my camaro... "does it get good gas milage?" i didn't buy it for that if i wanted that i would get a prius.... and i only have the V6. the ZL1 will get whatever the driver/owner wants it to get basically.... __________________ 2010 Summit White Camaro LS / M6 MRT V2.0

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