which mod for more MPG?

[90Haccord]

Alright so I'm broke but I want to do more mods to help MPG

I have $50 invest

New NGK wires($45) or a DYI ram intake (say about $30 from autozone using stock tubing and just putting on a 3" cone filter + inlet of 3")?


I drive like an old man, I don't push my car at all. So I've heard some say my MPG would go down with the RAM intake b/c I'd be "getting on it more" but thats not the case here lol

[Granite CB7]

I would go ahead w/ the NGK's and run the stock airbox, only cutting off the bottom, that's pretty much a short ram but completely free. It's a great mod, there's a great DIY in the DIY section. Autodinamics on eBay has great NGK plug/wire packages for about $45 (even w/ NGK platinums) but I must warn you, he's quite slow at times w/ getting back to you.

[topcop182]

keep your tires inflated to proper specs, make sure you have a clean air filter no matter which kind, and new wires, cap, plugs would definatly help. also lighten your load. If you have a bunch of junk in your car then that is not helping matters.

[90Haccord]

oh Im into hypermiling

I've got a stripped car
5w20 oil
50lbs in all tires
no system anymore
nothing in the trunk
new air filter
new plugs
new fuel filter
drive like old man
coast down hills
use cruise control

just looking for more MPG like everybody

[Losiracer2]

oh Im into hypermiling

I've got a stripped car
5w20 oil
50lbs in all tires
no system anymore
nothing in the trunk
new air filter
new plugs
new fuel filter
drive like old man
coast down hills
use cruise control

just looking for more MPG like everybody

I always find the biggest truck on the highway and kinda follow him so I go in his slipstream and benefit in more MPG. Or just find an escalade to follow, those things are like bricks and take all the aero drag away if your following them. Mythbusters got like 40mpg in a Dodge Magnum by following truck....although really close, but 40mpg none the less.

[vtechead]

Hello,

Go with the upgraded electrical components. Sounds like you are being very thourough in saving gas, good job. To get much better mileage it sounds like you'll have to get out and push.

vtechead

[customchord]

oh Im into hypermiling

I've got a stripped car
5w20 oil
50lbs in all tires
no system anymore
nothing in the trunk
new air filter
new plugs
new fuel filter
drive like old man
coast down hills
use cruise control

just looking for more MPG like everybody

He said he did

[90Haccord]

Fuel filter is in the list, check orig. post

As for electrical upgrade? Not sure what you mean , but I have an optima redtop 0awg big 3 and 130amp alternator. I built this car for sound about 10 years ago, voltage is usually 14.7 to 15V all day LONGGGGGGGGG

[90Haccord]

Tires are at 50 PSI per gassavers.org FAQ


Ride is harsh, MPG gain is great.

[mtnbikaah]

what kind of mpg numbers are you getting?

[irishsoxfan]

i heard air intake gives u some!

[90Haccord]

23-25mpg in city
35mpg to 39mpg on highway


Im not all that great at hypermiling though, but Im getting better\

automatic transmission

[CB7H22Los]

i looked online and it said our cars get 19 or so in city?

[chopshoptuner]

i got a ram air intake high flow muffler and no cat convert and hood scoop directly above intake and i romp on the car get 28-30mpg city and 34-36mpg freeway

[vietkid_2006]

I always find the biggest truck on the highway and kinda follow him so I go in his slipstream and benefit in more MPG. Or just find an escalade to follow, those things are like bricks and take all the aero drag away if your following them. Mythbusters got like 40mpg in a Dodge Magnum by following truck....although really close, but 40mpg none the less.

x2 i saw that show too and if you get within 5 feet of the semi you'll be shaving off the drag and getting more MPG!

but if you do that chances are you'll get injured badly lol.