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Not so good gas mileage?

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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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I have a 2005 V6 and with a city/highway combo... I get about 16MPG. : (
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dj_Seph
Seems my gearing is what is pwning me then. D:
you have a little 302.. I have a high compression 347.

its not your gearing
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
you have a little 302.. I have a high compression 347.

its not your gearing
Typical big head talk.

Let's keep it on topic people.
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Quickbird144
Typical big head talk.

Let's keep it on topic people.
Agreed.
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverStallion05
Agreed.

Really? Big headed talk? lol I'm sure theres more than an ego involved with Adder's statement.
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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if it wasn't mentioned...then for lack of mpg's, try cleaning the maf., also on the 5.0 with higher milage the IAT sensor in the lower intake get's all caked with carbon, I replace them when that happens, but you could check it and try cleaning it too.
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by projectresto83
Really? Big headed talk? lol I'm sure theres more than an ego involved with Adder's statement.
Nice car btw
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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forgot to mention my car has some PO installed bull****e cam, I was curious about the possibility of a cam but my suspicions were confirmed when I went to replace the timing chain and found it a full tooth off.
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubba 95SN
Codes may well be in the memory. Go to SBFTech and READ! Can't make this any more clear. The knowledge you are missing is contained in there. CEL does not have to be lit to mean you have a problem. Tests are the way to keep from spending money for useless parts.
I read you loud and clear Bubba. I will be pulling codes tomorrow and hopefully have something worth reporting.
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Quickbird144
Typical big head talk.

Let's keep it on topic people.
How is my statement "big head talk"?

I have 45 more cubic inches than he has, I have a SIGNIFICANTLY larger cam, AND a heavier car.

Not to mention my compression being 11.25:1 versus his 9:1.

His car is not suffering in the MPG, because of his gears.



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