Gas mileage on a N/A 2.3?

acg · February 14th, 2008, 03:47 PM

I've got a couple of GT mustangs and I love em but the gas mileage isn't the best. So I was wondering what kind of mileage you guys get with an unmodded 2.3? Would it make a difference if it had alot of miles on it as opposed to a fresh rebuild? How much would a rebuild cost? I was thinking of a 89-93 coupe with a stick. Thanks!

Saleenssc14 · May 8th, 2008, 09:12 PM

I am wondering the samething...

zombie_pony · May 9th, 2008, 10:48 AM

Unmodded I was getting about 25-28, depending on the day.
Modded I'm getting between 30-35 doing a lot of highway driving.

nba1341 · May 10th, 2008, 12:08 AM

thats good altough new v6's get 26 :/

technology sure has improved

deedub97GT · May 10th, 2008, 05:31 PM

30-35 highway waht are your mods

zombie_pony · May 12th, 2008, 11:23 PM

Deleted the cat--running straight pipes--, CAI, changed the spark plugs to Bosch plat 4s, and it's a 5 spd so that helps.. nothin big. The 2.3l engines stock are restrictive as hell, so if you can get any more air in there, you're good to go.

ReverendDexter · May 12th, 2008, 11:30 PM

My old automatic 2.3 'vert would get a pretty religious 23mpg, until the muffler fell off and my dad welded on an old glasspack that dumped before the rear axle, then I got 27

zombie_pony · May 12th, 2008, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

My old automatic 2.3 'vert would get a pretty religious 23mpg, until the muffler fell off and my dad welded on an old glasspack that dumped before the rear axle, then I got 27

My first glasspack fell off one day in Hull, GA, and after I whipped the car around to get it, I look up and there's an 18 wheeler coming and yeah, there goes my Cherry Bomb flying into the air... I whacked the boyfriend for his crappy welding skillz and just threw on straight pipes.

MSO · May 13th, 2008, 02:38 AM

Originally Posted by 8t6gt

Thats HILARIOUS I think

There are people running 400 HP Mod 4.6's and getting 22

And slightly modded getting close to 30 with the new 3V's Zip has hit 31 he said and has twice the HP

Edit: 300 HP thats 3 times the HP my bad

3v mustang = $25k

modded 3v mustang= $>25k

2.3 mustang = $<500

keep your nose out of other ppl's business, giggles

and yes, removing the restrictive crap they put on the 2.3 really opens it up

a manual with a home-made CAI and gutted cats and a ranger header will do great for fuel economy

MSO · May 13th, 2008, 03:11 AM

do you have a 2.3?

do you have useful information for this topic?

do you have any idea what you're even talking about?

if your answer was "no" to all of these, plz leave now!

Drick · May 13th, 2008, 03:14 AM

I do have a 2.3

I got a 4cyl ranger

I belive I posted stats so thats usefull
And I do know what im talking about more than you im sure
Let me ask you some

MSO · May 13th, 2008, 03:16 AM

Originally Posted by 8t6gt

I do have a 2.3 I got a 4cyl ranger

I belive I posted stats so thats usefull
And I do know what im talking about more than you im sure
Let me ask you some

come see me

2.3 N/A Performance Thread

87LX · June 1st, 2008, 04:23 AM

My 2.3 is totally stock, and last summer I got an average of 16.2mpg. (I only drive it in the summer. Canadian winter + mustang = no leaving driveway.) My best tank of gas ever was actually the last one. 3/4 highway, and it was long weekend traffic meaning I was doing atleast 10 under the speed limit. I hit 20.8mpg. I'm a little jeleous if you're hitting the 30 mark. (I've been using US Gallons to do my conversions. I realize that otherwise you would get a larger mpg, and would bump my best tank to about 25mpg with imperial gallons.)

February 14th, 2008, 03:47 PM	#1
acg Regular 1996 Mustang GT Conv. 1985 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: east los angeles,CA Posts: 90 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gas mileage on a N/A 2.3? I've got a couple of GT mustangs and I love em but the gas mileage isn't the best. So I was wondering what kind of mileage you guys get with an unmodded 2.3? Would it make a difference if it had alot of miles on it as opposed to a fresh rebuild? How much would a rebuild cost? I was thinking of a 89-93 coupe with a stick. Thanks!

May 9th, 2008, 10:48 AM	#3
zombie_pony Newbie 93 LX Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 reviews	Unmodded I was getting about 25-28, depending on the day. Modded I'm getting between 30-35 doing a lot of highway driving. __________________ 1993 hatchback LX myspace

May 10th, 2008, 12:08 AM	#4
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats good altough new v6's get 26 :/ technology sure has improved __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

May 10th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#5
deedub97GT MM's DRUNKEN SAILOR single turbo in the works as fast as i can push it! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Great lakes IL Posts: 2,179 iTrader: 0 reviews	30-35 highway waht are your mods __________________ MILITARY CREW GSM3 i love throbbing meat

May 12th, 2008, 11:23 PM	#6
zombie_pony Newbie 93 LX Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 reviews	Deleted the cat--running straight pipes--, CAI, changed the spark plugs to Bosch plat 4s, and it's a 5 spd so that helps.. nothin big. The 2.3l engines stock are restrictive as hell, so if you can get any more air in there, you're good to go. __________________ 1993 hatchback LX myspace

May 8th, 2008, 09:12 PM	#2
Saleenssc14 Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Union City,CA Posts: 183 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am wondering the samething...

May 12th, 2008, 11:30 PM	#7
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,806 iTrader: 0 reviews	My old automatic 2.3 'vert would get a pretty religious 23mpg, until the muffler fell off and my dad welded on an old glasspack that dumped before the rear axle, then I got 27 __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

May 13th, 2008, 03:11 AM	#10
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	do you have a 2.3? do you have useful information for this topic? do you have any idea what you're even talking about? if your answer was "no" to all of these, plz leave now! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

May 13th, 2008, 03:14 AM	#11
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	I do have a 2.3 I got a 4cyl ranger I belive I posted stats so thats usefull And I do know what im talking about more than you im sure Let me ask you some __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

June 1st, 2008, 04:23 AM	#13
87LX Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 reviews	My 2.3 is totally stock, and last summer I got an average of 16.2mpg. (I only drive it in the summer. Canadian winter + mustang = no leaving driveway.) My best tank of gas ever was actually the last one. 3/4 highway, and it was long weekend traffic meaning I was doing atleast 10 under the speed limit. I hit 20.8mpg. I'm a little jeleous if you're hitting the 30 mark. (I've been using US Gallons to do my conversions. I realize that otherwise you would get a larger mpg, and would bump my best tank to about 25mpg with imperial gallons.)

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