Fuel Efficiency Optimization Mission
GV280Z
08-25-2005, 10:52 PM
I don't know about you guys but I'm doing everything I can think of to get the most mpg out of my 86 Si.
Luckily, I already get 24.5 mpg in rigorous city driving with the a/c on; that's on 87 Shell (best gas!!) regular with a 1$ bottle of O'Reilly octane booster in the tank, they currently have a sale going, 3 bottles for 3$ for I think roughly 3 points rise in octane.
That figure also includes a new set of MSD 8.5 Super Conductor wires, head port & polish, 3 angle valve job, short ram air intake, Royal Purple 10 w 30 synthetic oil, Wix oil filter and NGK V-Power (BPREY6) sparkplugs gapped at .045; stock distributor and coil.
I've just tonight ordered a set of Torque Master spark plugs which have a 360 degree .120" gap. Those things will really be humming once I get a 6A box and a coil. I've owned a set of Torque Master's before and was very happy with them, even with their $12.50 each price.
Hopefully, my tire theory (60 series to 65 series) will pull through for me and that will add a small increase in overall gearing..it'll all add up.
The way I see it..the way things are going, it's all an investment, and I'm really attached to my Lude..there's no way I'm giving it up for a Hybrid or a Corolla..
I'm waaay upside down on my car so it's only beneficial for me to hang on to it as long as possible, plus I really enjoy driving it!
Once I get the entire package completed I'll post any gains in mileage that I experience.
If any of you are bored reading this, it's cause I'm old school, and I'm just old. I don't give a rat's ass about V-tec. I like my 3 valve head A20! It's a very underrated engine.
Greg
Luckily, I already get 24.5 mpg in rigorous city driving with the a/c on; that's on 87 Shell (best gas!!) regular with a 1$ bottle of O'Reilly octane booster in the tank, they currently have a sale going, 3 bottles for 3$ for I think roughly 3 points rise in octane.
That figure also includes a new set of MSD 8.5 Super Conductor wires, head port & polish, 3 angle valve job, short ram air intake, Royal Purple 10 w 30 synthetic oil, Wix oil filter and NGK V-Power (BPREY6) sparkplugs gapped at .045; stock distributor and coil.
I've just tonight ordered a set of Torque Master spark plugs which have a 360 degree .120" gap. Those things will really be humming once I get a 6A box and a coil. I've owned a set of Torque Master's before and was very happy with them, even with their $12.50 each price.
Hopefully, my tire theory (60 series to 65 series) will pull through for me and that will add a small increase in overall gearing..it'll all add up.
The way I see it..the way things are going, it's all an investment, and I'm really attached to my Lude..there's no way I'm giving it up for a Hybrid or a Corolla..
I'm waaay upside down on my car so it's only beneficial for me to hang on to it as long as possible, plus I really enjoy driving it!
Once I get the entire package completed I'll post any gains in mileage that I experience.
If any of you are bored reading this, it's cause I'm old school, and I'm just old. I don't give a rat's ass about V-tec. I like my 3 valve head A20! It's a very underrated engine.
Greg
Lockdown_2001
09-15-2005, 02:50 PM
I belive that 3 point octane boost is .3 like 87 octane = 87.3 after that.
at least thats what im told
at least thats what im told
SiGNAL748
09-15-2005, 03:54 PM
I belive that 3 point octane boost is .3 like 87 octane = 87.3 after that.
at least thats what im told
Correct.
Sorry, but most octain boosters that you buy at stores are complete ripoffs.
at least thats what im told
Correct.
Sorry, but most octain boosters that you buy at stores are complete ripoffs.
GV280Z
09-15-2005, 04:29 PM
No Way! Huh..well..regardless, I do seem to get better performance on regular after adding a bottle to the tank..
honda_racing101
09-15-2005, 06:35 PM
Or maybe you THINK you get a difference. Plain and simple, that octane booster doesnt do shit.
Lockdown_2001
09-17-2005, 12:49 AM
Correct.
Sorry, but most octain boosters that you buy at stores are complete ripoffs.
True, but ive used lucas upper cylender cleaner and injector cleaner and i notice a SLIGHT differece. I'd get it again.
Dont use that stuff too much, or youll get a nice, fine white dust on your plugs :\
Im not too concerend with my milage, I bought the lude for a reason :)
That, and its comfortable as hell.
oh yeah! and im right = yay, ego boost. 1up. +1. i/\/\ 73h /\/\4d k001z. narf.
*spaz*
*falls on floor*
Sorry, but most octain boosters that you buy at stores are complete ripoffs.
True, but ive used lucas upper cylender cleaner and injector cleaner and i notice a SLIGHT differece. I'd get it again.
Dont use that stuff too much, or youll get a nice, fine white dust on your plugs :\
Im not too concerend with my milage, I bought the lude for a reason :)
That, and its comfortable as hell.
oh yeah! and im right = yay, ego boost. 1up. +1. i/\/\ 73h /\/\4d k001z. narf.
*spaz*
*falls on floor*
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