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SIXJAK · 08-17-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

According to their website that's all it is... Highly efficient tuning. Sorry I'm going with snake oil...

Why do you have to be a buzz kill? What's next? The electric super charger doesn't double my horsepower? Sheesh!

GretchenGotGrowl · 08-17-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NightRiderRS

Alot goes into play on achieving a high MPG turbo engine. Size of turbo, spool time, injector size, tuning, ect...
I could see within the next 2-3 years the llt and lfx engines people will be pushing 400-500 wheel HP and still getting 35 City MPG.

But will they be making 40 mpg city?

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Ramsey · 08-17-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Trust me the are selling a lot of the v6 EBs especially in the F150. In fact earlier this year they had to add another shift at the plant that makes the v6 EB.

As to the OP... Adding FI won't really increase your MPG. What is does is give you increased performance without the MPG penalty of a bigger motor. That's the EcoBoost's tag line "The power of a V8 with the fuel efficiency of a V6"

Once my Orange Camaro is paid off, I'm going to buy a V6 EB F150, SuperCrew Fx2.

scrming · 08-18-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SIXJAK

Why do you have to be a buzz kill? What's next? The electric super charger doesn't double my horsepower? Sheesh!

only doubles it if you install a Turbonator too! LOL!

SIXJAK · 08-19-2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

only doubles it if you install a Turbonator too! LOL!

You'll be glad to know that BPD just purchased 2 ECOBOOST Taurus patrol cars and 2 ECOBOOST Explorers all rigged with those new license plate readers that can read up to 1000 plates per second.

pyr0b0y · 08-19-2012, 02:32 AM

I know this is the V6 section, but i just wanted to share that those numbers are possible. If I got 69 mph on the freeway, i get 33mpg on 91 octane, my power numbers are 803whp/937tq. If I drive at 80-85mph, i get 28-29mpg. I have twin turbos, before i had a maggie and was getting 16-17mpg depending on how fast i was going. Like Gretchen, I'm running rich right now too. It's getting tuned correctly this Wednesday, and I'm hoping for mid to high 30s for my mpg.

I can see a vette getting 40mpg, especially with the weight difference.

SIXJAK · 08-19-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by pyr0b0y

I know this is the V6 section, but i just wanted to share that those numbers are possible. If I got 69 mph on the freeway, i get 33mpg on 91 octane, my power numbers are 803whp/937tq. If I drive at 80-85mph, i get 28-29mpg. I have twin turbos, before i had a maggie and was getting 16-17mpg depending on how fast i was going. Like Gretchen, I'm running rich right now too. It's getting tuned correctly this Wednesday, and I'm hoping for mid to high 30s for my mpg.

I can see a vette getting 40mpg, especially with the weight difference.

I've heard of turbo'd cars seeing an increase in HP over stock but not with SC'ing. I have several friends with Vettes and they all report over 30 mpg going 80-85.

scrming · 08-19-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SIXJAK

I've heard of turbo'd cars seeing an increase in HP over stock but not with SC'ing. I have several friends with Vettes and they all report over 30 mpg going 80-85.

did you perhaps mean increase in MPG? Because I'm pretty sure your new SC is going to increase your HP...

KMPrenger · 08-19-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pyr0b0y

I know this is the V6 section, but i just wanted to share that those numbers are possible. If I got 69 mph on the freeway, i get 33mpg on 91 octane, my power numbers are 803whp/937tq. If I drive at 80-85mph, i get 28-29mpg. I have twin turbos, before i had a maggie and was getting 16-17mpg depending on how fast i was going. Like Gretchen, I'm running rich right now too. It's getting tuned correctly this Wednesday, and I'm hoping for mid to high 30s for my mpg.

I can see a vette getting 40mpg, especially with the weight difference.

cool info there pyroboy. Is that your yellow SS with the ZL1 front? If so, I love it, and love the way the lights were done in the vents in the sides. Sweet looking wheels as well...what make are those?

SIXJAK · 08-19-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

did you perhaps mean increase in MPG? Because I'm pretty sure your new SC is going to increase your HP...

umm yes that is what I meant.

pyr0b0y · 08-19-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

cool info there pyroboy. Is that your yellow SS with the ZL1 front? If so, I love it, and love the way the lights were done in the vents in the sides. Sweet looking wheels as well...what make are those?

Yes, ZL1 front bumper with a set of 22" 360 Forged Concave Mesh Rims

LSR SAL · 08-20-2012, 04:36 PM

wow 40 MPG. sweet

NightRiderRS · 08-20-2012, 09:35 PM

Not to throw this converstation the wrong direction but do others here seem to get better fuel milage cruising around the 80MPH mark then 70? I have 315's on the rear and 275's up front with injen cold air intake, intake manifold spacer and trifecta tune and drive in sport? I get around 26MPG.

pyr0b0y · 08-20-2012, 09:37 PM

I get my best mpg at 69mph. I lose a few when I cruise around 80mph.

08-19-2012, 02:32 AM	#20
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	I know this is the V6 section, but i just wanted to share that those numbers are possible. If I got 69 mph on the freeway, i get 33mpg on 91 octane, my power numbers are 803whp/937tq. If I drive at 80-85mph, i get 28-29mpg. I have twin turbos, before i had a maggie and was getting 16-17mpg depending on how fast i was going. Like Gretchen, I'm running rich right now too. It's getting tuned correctly this Wednesday, and I'm hoping for mid to high 30s for my mpg. I can see a vette getting 40mpg, especially with the weight difference. __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

08-20-2012, 09:37 PM	#28
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	I get my best mpg at 69mph. I lose a few when I cruise around 80mph. __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

08-20-2012, 04:36 PM	#26
LSR SAL Drives: faster than dirt... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Valdosta,GA Posts: 73	wow 40 MPG. sweet

08-20-2012, 09:35 PM	#27
NightRiderRS Drives: Black RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Buda, TX Posts: 69	Not to throw this converstation the wrong direction but do others here seem to get better fuel milage cruising around the 80MPH mark then 70? I have 315's on the rear and 275's up front with injen cold air intake, intake manifold spacer and trifecta tune and drive in sport? I get around 26MPG.