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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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Thumbs up Better mpg ?

Since I installed the cross-connect kit from D.F.A. I'm getting better mpg. Just my imagination or what ? Any one else experincing the same ?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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How many miles/tanks have you run since the install? Hand calc?
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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How many miles/tanks have you run since the install? Hand calc?
It's been 1200-1600 miles and hand calc.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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what are your numbers before and after?
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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My CCK should be here tomorrow. I'll be putting in that, the WW, and the SS HPX as well. Then I'll tackle the in-tank mods. I'll watch my mileage as well.

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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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Since I installed the DFA CCK in April, I didn't think that I had seen any mileage improvements.

HOWEVER... looking back through my records it does now look like my mileage has increased a bit.

Seems that I've picked up about 0.5-0.75 mpg in the city and maybe a little over 1 mpg on the highway.

I attached my latest update on my spreadsheet so you can see for yourself. I need to add my last fillup into the data, but that's only one data point that is missing form the records right now.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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I guess that makes sense. Less air getting into the injectors means a better mix in the cylinder. Can't wait to get mine in!!!

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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by empiretc
what are your numbers before and after?
17-18 before, and 18-19 now. This is average, very little hwy. miles, run empty, with a bed cover on. Use D-K every tank. Run B-5 bio every chance I get.
 
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