Poll those with range devices only. did you get better mileage - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JCunningham · 03-08-2015, 02:57 PM

did you get better milage befor or after installing the range device. What was it befor and after. No other mods allowed.

qcman · 03-08-2015, 03:04 PM

Id say mine got a little worse but not in a way that matters really especially considering how it improved the drivability of the car. Was worth it easily.

Red2014SS · 03-08-2015, 03:10 PM

Never really paid any attention. MPG is not something I really care about at this time. Car runs a lot better with the Range, that's what does matter.

Lndryguru · 03-08-2015, 03:23 PM

i have cold air intake muffler delete range device mpg is down maybe 1 to 2 but its like a different car plus i use mainly sport mode.

Low Saturn · 03-08-2015, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

did you get better milage befor or after installing the range device. What was it befor and after. No other mods allowed.

Mods or not. It shouldn't effect the results of the poll. As long as the only variable in the test is the Range device, what mods the car has shouldn't matter. You'll still get an accurate better/same/worse result as long as mods stay constant before, during and after the test.

For what its worth, I used to get 16.9 mpg before installing my cat back. For the time I drove it before purchasing my Range, I still got 16.9. After installing the Range, I get 17.2. I could probably get better than 17.2, but I like to get on it from time to time to hear the exhaust.

Man, I really should be driving my Suburban more. It gets better MPG and uses cheaper gas. But it's just not as fun.

jshaf · 03-08-2015, 06:13 PM

no real difference that I noticed, just the improved feel probably made me drive a little more spirited. gonna tune and sell the range on here in the near future. worth the cost no doubt!

69to14 · 03-08-2015, 06:47 PM

No noticeable difference in fuel mileage. Car seems to run better although that might be psychosomatic just knowing that it is always on 8 cylinders. My mileage on a stock L99 SS is in the 15 mpg neighborhood.

High Magnitude · 03-08-2015, 07:37 PM

what is range? and how does it work?

JCunningham · 03-08-2015, 07:44 PM

You plug it into your obdll port. It disables active fuel management.

PalmerGA · 03-08-2015, 08:53 PM

I get better MPGs on the highway/interstates using the Range. Around town... I lose a couple of MPGs (but enjoy the drive more).

Low Saturn · 03-08-2015, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by High Magnitude

what is range? and how does it work?

http://www.rangetechnology.com/pages/v8

View Poll Results: Mileage after turning off AFM only. no other mods
yes i got better mileage after turning off AFM	5	33.33%
No I got worse mileage after turning off AFM	3	20.00%
Didn't notice a difference.	7	46.67%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

03-08-2015, 02:57 PM	#1
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	Poll those with range devices only. did you get better mileage did you get better milage befor or after installing the range device. What was it befor and after. No other mods allowed. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-08-2015, 03:10 PM	#3
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	Never really paid any attention. MPG is not something I really care about at this time. Car runs a lot better with the Range, that's what does matter. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

03-08-2015, 03:23 PM	#4
Lndryguru Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 226	i have cold air intake muffler delete range device mpg is down maybe 1 to 2 but its like a different car plus i use mainly sport mode. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Victory Red/Black Stripes

03-08-2015, 06:13 PM	#6
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	no real difference that I noticed, just the improved feel probably made me drive a little more spirited. gonna tune and sell the range on here in the near future. worth the cost no doubt! __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

03-08-2015, 03:04 PM	#2
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	Id say mine got a little worse but not in a way that matters really especially considering how it improved the drivability of the car. Was worth it easily.

03-08-2015, 06:47 PM	#7
69to14 Drives: Yellow 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Maui Posts: 10 View My Garage	No noticeable difference in fuel mileage. Car seems to run better although that might be psychosomatic just knowing that it is always on 8 cylinders. My mileage on a stock L99 SS is in the 15 mpg neighborhood.

03-08-2015, 07:37 PM	#8
High Magnitude Drives: 2014 2LT Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 482 View My Garage	what is range? and how does it work? __________________ With great power comes with responsibility. However with great horsepower comes a hell of a lot of speeding tickets.

03-08-2015, 07:44 PM	#9
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	You plug it into your obdll port. It disables active fuel management. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-08-2015, 08:53 PM	#10
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	I get better MPGs on the highway/interstates using the Range. Around town... I lose a couple of MPGs (but enjoy the drive more). __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)