20.29mpg with REVi! ~2MPG INCREASE
09-17-2005, 08:07 PM
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20.29mpg with REVi! ~2MPG INCREASE
I've had my REVi+air duct on for a few weeks now and I finally tracked my milage. I averaged 20.29! While this doesn't sound great, keep in mind that I'm coming from 17-18mpg. It was mixed driving, some full throttle starts and a touch of hard driving. I'm very pleased with my intake.
09-17-2005, 10:12 PM
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I have experienced the same kind of increase in mileage since installing the REVi and RAM kits. I've been seeing between 20 and 21 mpg of which all is in-town driving. Interestingly enough I've seen the mpg increase inspite of more frequent runs to high rpm so that I can enjoy the new intake sound which has resulted from installing the kit. So is the mileage increase the result of the new intake or the change in driving habit? I don't know...not sure I care....
09-18-2005, 12:43 PM
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anyone know where the cheapest placed is to buy the intake? i'm definetly would like to increase on my 20-21 mpg.
09-18-2005, 03:26 PM
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09-18-2005, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TxCoyote
Thanks, I will do that. Is this the best intake for improving MPG?
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09-18-2005, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cLLcLe
Holy crap eyeball... How do you get 11? I drive pretty hard and it's hard for me to get 15! >.<
I've been fighting with my Strealerships Service Dept for months and just sent a
bitch letter to the President and CEO of Mazda North America Operations "JAMES O'SULLIVAN ".
I sent it in an Office envelope (medical) and marked it "confidential", I hope he'll help me!
09-19-2005, 09:37 PM
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I got just over 13 (all city) with my first tank but I am hoping for about 15-16 city wen the motor breaks in. Maybe with the Revi, I can achieve that 18 on the epa sticker. Will it void the warranty? Can it be chipped or remapped to improve mpg w/o ruining the almost linear power curve?
09-20-2005, 09:32 AM
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I was getting between 14-15 mpg pretty consistantly for the first 10,000 miles. I did get 19.8 mpg on all highway once. Then the motor broke in and I got the R flash. My next tank was all on track at Watkins Glen, and I got 6 mpg :D
However, I picked up ~3 mpg on normal driving upon break-in and R-flash, as well as the hotter spark plugs. Since then, I've gotten the B&B race pipe in place of my cat and I think I picked up another 2 mpg or so! This is getting to be similar to a big SUV with rather GOOD fuel economy! :D
However, I picked up ~3 mpg on normal driving upon break-in and R-flash, as well as the hotter spark plugs. Since then, I've gotten the B&B race pipe in place of my cat and I think I picked up another 2 mpg or so! This is getting to be similar to a big SUV with rather GOOD fuel economy! :D
09-21-2005, 12:46 PM
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Uh...huh?
I'm extremely suspicious. I'm SURE there's no mischief here, but the sponsor of the forum manufactures a product, several random people pop up and claim a 10+% increase in fuel economy from a simple intake replacement, and provide all the links and info on where to get your insta-fix right now.
Maybe all is at it seems, maybe it isn't....I'm just saying....
I'm extremely suspicious. I'm SURE there's no mischief here, but the sponsor of the forum manufactures a product, several random people pop up and claim a 10+% increase in fuel economy from a simple intake replacement, and provide all the links and info on where to get your insta-fix right now.
Maybe all is at it seems, maybe it isn't....I'm just saying....
09-21-2005, 02:01 PM
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It would be suspicious if some of these guys werent frequent posters all over this forum, I think I have even argued politics with a couple of them a few months back haha.
09-21-2005, 06:07 PM
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I've had my RX for a year and a half and my driving pattern is exactly the same now as then. Awful stop and go on I-66 in Northern VA. I consistently got 16.5-17 mpg since I've had my car. I put in the Revi and duct a month ago and the last 3 tanks were 19, 17.9, and 18.3. So I'm 100% convinced that it is helping. Funny thing is I wasn't really looking for mpg improvement. Just a few extra hp and nice sound. So I'm quite suprised and happy with the results.
09-21-2005, 06:59 PM
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I got 8 MPG with my REVi and Ram Air Duct... 
Of course that was after 129 miles Tuesday at Watkins Glen :D :D :D
Seriously, can't say that either impacted MPG for sure. I think I saw an improvement with the REVi since I have hit higher MPG on the highway with it than I ever have before. Haven't really seen any impact from the RAM Air Duct - beyond a mellowing of the sound of the REVi alone.
Of course that was after 129 miles Tuesday at Watkins Glen :D :D :D
Seriously, can't say that either impacted MPG for sure. I think I saw an improvement with the REVi since I have hit higher MPG on the highway with it than I ever have before. Haven't really seen any impact from the RAM Air Duct - beyond a mellowing of the sound of the REVi alone.