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I get better in the city than I thought I would (17-19), but worse on the highway than I thought I might (22-24). A couple of things I noticed on highway mpg, these cars are severely affected by wind. Going against the wind (wind avg of 20mph) drops the mileage 2-3 mpg, going with the wind at the same speed only increases it a mpg or two. Also, running the air conditioner drops the mpg at least 1-2 mpg.
And my computer has been spot on, taking almost exactly the amout to refuel as it says the car has used.
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Wantsa Stang GT and wants better gas mileage... Sounds like a conflict of interest.
My Stang gets about 23 MPG, average, with about 95% highway and spirited driving. It gets about 3-4 MPG better than my SUV does so I'm happy. I suppose it's all a matter of perspective.
Yep!
That's like wanting a hot girlfriend... who doesn't get hit on by other guys!
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Wow some of you guys are getting HORRIBLE gas mileage! I have 3.31s, K&N CAI, and Steeda Underdrive pullies andI average 22 mpg with mostly city and some highway. I used to average about 18-20 mpg but after I installed the pullies, it shot up to 22. Awsome!
ulua, do you drive conservatively or rather aggressive. I am somewhat aggressive but not too bad and like I said before, I get 14 mpg, but then again, that is what my trip computer says, not calculated.
My performance mods also increase fuel efficiency...
Underdrive Pulleys - less parasitic loss from the accessories
Aluminum Driveshaft - less rotational mass in the driveline, 35 lbs lighter
Axle-Back Exhaust - supposedly increases gas mileage by relieving back pressure on the exhaust - I don't know if I believe that one but it does sound great!
I noticed an increase of about 2 MPG on the mods above. Not bad considering the increase in acceleration they provide!
I just added the Steeda CAI with the high-flow elbow and Brenspeed's 87 tune this weekend. I will report back if this mod also increases efficiency, but it hard to stay out of the gas!
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Appearance: HID Fog Lights, Smoked Turn Signals, 14" Antenna, Black Mirror Caps, Black Painted Calipers, Sequentials, GT500 Spoiler
Steeda: UDPs, HD Motor Mounts, Tri-Ax w/Pro Street Shift Handle, Alum Driveshaft, Billet LCAs, Axle-Back Exhaust, CAI w/Carbon Fiber Elbow
Other: JBA Ceramic Shorty Headers, Brenspeed 93 Tune
just buy a v6 with a tune cai...its as fast as that 02 gt you have now....and drive it gently and you will see almost 30mpg on the highway. Not to mention, saving the 5-7k from not buying the gt. jmo..
since when does a V6 with a tune and cai make 260+HP at the crank?!
My 07with manual and3.31s was getin around 20 mpg when I first got it ( I played with it more ) but Im getin consistant 25-26 mpg just goin back and forth to work combined hiway and country roads. Iwas thinking abouta cai and exhaust , since some people aregetin beter mpg I may do it sooner than later
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RE: 08 GT Mustang Gas Mileage
