gas mileage worse after chrome intakes., i thought it was supposed to get better? |
gas mileage worse after chrome intakes., i thought it was supposed to get better? |
Feb 26, 2007 - 12:15 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 28, '05 From MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
hey,
I installed this chrome intakes ram air on my ST a few months ago and since I've installed it I've gotten about 100km/tank less than i used to with my stock intake. Was I wrong in thinking the gas mileage would get better if not stay the same? could i have possibly done something wrong? (it's pretty simple, i don't think i goofed on anything.) |
Feb 27, 2007 - 10:00 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 13, '06 From Lebanon, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
warm air = better gas milage. but less power
cold air = more power but less gas milage warm air gets better gas milage because it combusts easier wait before you jump all over me I said easier not better. this also might explain some things i found it in another thread. QUOTE "MPG gain is 1 while percent increase is 5%. 6. Use Warm Air Intake: Modify intake to draw warm air near radiator rather than taking cold air from under the fender. This is an important change. Advantage: Deliver warm and smooth air to the intake for best MPG. The smoother the intake flow, the better for mileage. The less turbulence, the better." http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=40453 http://www.lubedev.com/smartgas/ultra5.htm -------------------- |
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