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Old Feb 18, 2014, 07:11 PM
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Evo 8 Gas mileage

hey, i have a built evo 8 currently getting 7mpg, and that is terrible, it needs a retune for sure, but i was wondering if a retune will help my gas mileage?
current mods: 2.4L 4g64-longblock-280 cams-1000cc injectors-dual fuel pumps-ams high flow cat- precision 6262-and other bolt on's
Old Feb 18, 2014, 07:14 PM
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Im on a built motor 2.0 double pumper etc and still getting atleast 18in city
Old Feb 18, 2014, 07:25 PM
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lmao this is killing me, if the retune doesnt help, its going for sale cause its my daily, dont get me wrong i love this car, but 40 dollars of gas cant even last me 5 days going from school and back
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The retune should help immebsely what kind of afrs are you seeibg at idle and partial cruise and wot
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14-15 when cruising and idling, and wot its around 12, thats past 4k rmps
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And at idle? It should be in the high tens or low 11s at wot
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idling is jumpy from 14-15, and really? then definitely need to get the retune asap
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Your idle is about right but your wot is off
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Originally Posted by rjfg
Your idle is about right but your wot is off
deff get a tune and it should help out gl keep us updated after the tune
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You should be getting better then 7mpg at cruise if your afr's are anywhere close to 14-15, something else is off or your wideband is off.
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7 MPG? Damn! You WOT everywhere you go?
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General evo section rather then build section maybe?
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If you're on E85 that may be the culprit. We need more information.
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lmao im running it on 93 right now, ive been driving it like a grandama lately, but yeah ill post results after the tune
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