does caster camber effect mpg?

V8POWA! · April 20th, 2011, 01:29 AM

Does anyone know if having your c/c off will change your mpg? When I lowered my car with just springs, I had my alignment done, and it is still off. I kind of think my mileage is worse then normal...

help??

'97'Cobra · April 20th, 2011, 10:55 AM

i have cc plates and my alignment is still off too. You shouldnt get worse mpg unless its just your wheels are cocked something awfull. My tires just wear funny. Im giong to have to order the bump steer kit.

Tang Stang · April 20th, 2011, 11:21 AM

Toe will have a more significant impact on mileage than camber or caster. What MPG are you averaging? What have you done to improve it (tune up, replace O2's, clean MAF, etc.)?

03_StangGuy · April 20th, 2011, 11:27 AM

Im with Tang, toe is the only thing that should affect milage. Negative caster could affect MPG but lowerin the car should actually increase the positive caster. Too much camber will decrease tire contact with the road, tilting the wheel in or out and should increase MPG with less friction surface.

03gtmonster · May 4th, 2011, 05:31 PM

don't mean to be jackin your thread powa, but while on this topic... i just ordered H&R super sports and was wondering if i should or need to order cc plates? if so which is the best buy cause AM has some in their may sale

V8POWA! · May 4th, 2011, 05:36 PM

yesm you will need c/c plates....I need c/c plates with my pro kit, and ss are lower.

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April 20th, 2011, 11:21 AM	#3
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	Toe will have a more significant impact on mileage than camber or caster. What MPG are you averaging? What have you done to improve it (tune up, replace O2's, clean MAF, etc.)? __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

April 20th, 2011, 11:27 AM	#4
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,918 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im with Tang, toe is the only thing that should affect milage. Negative caster could affect MPG but lowerin the car should actually increase the positive caster. Too much camber will decrease tire contact with the road, tilting the wheel in or out and should increase MPG with less friction surface. __________________

May 4th, 2011, 05:31 PM	#5
03gtmonster Regular 2003 mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: plymouth, MI Posts: 69 iTrader: 0 reviews	don't mean to be jackin your thread powa, but while on this topic... i just ordered H&R super sports and was wondering if i should or need to order cc plates? if so which is the best buy cause AM has some in their may sale __________________ MAC long tubes, MAC O/R midpipe,american thunder catback, MAC cold air intake, MAC UD pulleys, C&L plenum, 75mm roush TB, TCI torque conv, zex wet 100 shot, dyno tune, H&R SS springs, and 4.10's.

May 4th, 2011, 05:36 PM	#6
V8POWA! POWA! 24/7 fukkers 1996 Mustang GT 1 @ 1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cali 805 Posts: 4,824 iTrader: 1 reviews	yesm you will need c/c plates....I need c/c plates with my pro kit, and ss are lower. __________________ Check Out My Build Thread!

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