Bad MPG!~what to do?
09-04-2008, 02:06 PM
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should have bought a Crossfire!!!
09-04-2008, 07:25 PM
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09-04-2008, 07:43 PM
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But if all of the above is worthless to you, then yes, $700 would take a long *** time to recoup if this was strictly a fuel mod. But then again, you'd have to be pretty dense to not know the RX-8 isn't a fuel efficient vehicle to begin with
09-04-2008, 08:45 PM
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09-04-2008, 08:48 PM
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No, just imagine you didn't spend $600 on an exhaust to get you 2 hp, and didn't spend $400 on an intake to get you 2 hp. The AP can give you gains larger than both combined. Plus it is a CEL reader/resetter (those usually run $100-200 range). You also get the benefits of increase OMP flow rates, lower radiator fan turn on temps, and you'll see it's one of the best deals going for the car.
But if all of the above is worthless to you, then yes, $700 would take a long *** time to recoup if this was strictly a fuel mod. But then again, you'd have to be pretty dense to not know the RX-8 isn't a fuel efficient vehicle to begin with
But if all of the above is worthless to you, then yes, $700 would take a long *** time to recoup if this was strictly a fuel mod. But then again, you'd have to be pretty dense to not know the RX-8 isn't a fuel efficient vehicle to begin with
09-05-2008, 12:16 AM
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Uhh, never once did I debate that. Gas mileage flashes are nothing new. The domestics of all kinds have had this for many years. Since like the mid 90's.
But do you realize how much better your gas mileage would have to get on a consistent basis to offset the cost of the unit @ $700??
Spending money to get better gas mileage is generally an exercise in futility.
09-05-2008, 11:56 AM
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09-05-2008, 04:24 PM
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I averaged 21 mpg on the way back from Vegas and my car is running RICH! 
09-05-2008, 05:37 PM
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I do have pictures of the car, but I don't like to share them when they are of a stock 8, everyone has seen one before. Most people won't like the direction I build this car anyways, but I'll have my wheels, suspension, and some other things on for sevenstock.
09-19-2008, 03:37 PM
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