Gas mileage needed

Supersix_09 · October 16th, 2009, 06:17 PM

What are some good mods to get the most mpg possible out of my V6 Stang i already have a CAI, Pypes exhaust + BBK shorty headers, the 17X9 wheels probably wont help but if you guys got any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.

9986paulk · October 16th, 2009, 06:27 PM

A tuner. And gears if you do a lot of stop-and-go driving.

BostonPerformance · October 16th, 2009, 06:29 PM

shop rag under the gas pedal

Supersix_09 · October 16th, 2009, 10:02 PM

would intakes do much for mpg ? i figure less gas is used when everything runs smoother that way it doesn't have to work as hard to get were it needs to go. am i just pulling things outta my ass or does that make sense?

winnie51189 · October 16th, 2009, 11:52 PM

What do you mean by intakes?
CAI or Intake manifolds? I see what you are thinking but you will get minimal gains from a cold air intake, and the gains from port and polished intake manifolds are worthless as well given the amount of work and money spent on them.
If you did both I would guess you would get less than 2 extra miles per gallon.
I would think a tuner would be better if you wanted to specifically more MPG or even if you just wanted HP. But the v6 doesn't respond as well to mods at the V8's do. I would just stick to getting a tuner, cai, and exhaust first and see what you gained, again it will be minimal. If it's not enough by a prius or something lol.

Supersix_09 · October 17th, 2009, 10:48 AM

i meant the whole sha bang cai to intake manifold but yeah if its gonna cost me more than its worth in performance, then its really not worth it. Thanks guys for your help ill probably be getting that tuner soon. Is there any suggestions on who to buy from?

dgt_mustang · October 17th, 2009, 12:08 PM

ha, go to your TB and turn that screw beside it, we did it as a joke to a buddy of mine, he could only press down the pedal maybe an inch, if that.

winnie51189 · October 17th, 2009, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by dgt_mustang

ha, go to your TB and turn that screw beside it, we did it as a joke to a buddy of mine, he could only press down the pedal maybe an inch, if that.

What would that fix?

JASonic · October 17th, 2009, 11:53 PM

I agree with the tuner idea. When I put mine in my MPG went way up. On the Xcal theres an economy tune. Whats crazy it it was still just as fast as the "fast" tune.

Make sure your doing all the normal stuff like monitoring your tire pressures.

riddlee josh · October 18th, 2009, 12:14 AM

basic maintenance on your car really is what helps mpg. i agree a tune will greatly improve the mpg's but also stuff like maintaining properly gaped plugs, fuel filter, air filter, wires, O2 sensors, tire pressure. things like that really do a car wonders when it comes to fuel mileage. and staying out of the gas and shifting earlier can also help.

ItaliStang · October 19th, 2009, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by Supersix_09

i meant the whole sha bang cai to intake manifold but yeah if its gonna cost me more than its worth in performance, then its really not worth it. Thanks guys for your help ill probably be getting that tuner soon. Is there any suggestions on who to buy from?

Joe at Trick Tuners

heard tons of good things about him from a lot of the members here, and is who I'll be going to for an xcal when I get some more mod money

basic maintenance and a light foot will get you the best results

HBK_2007 · October 19th, 2009, 11:00 AM

the biggest thing is driving style. in my 96 GT i regularly got 24 mpg (v8 automatic) just due to driving like a grandma. if i got on it more, the worst i got was 17. in a v6 , those numbers would only go up. bolt-ons will help tho

GreenFaleen · October 19th, 2009, 04:05 PM

go back to stock would give you the biggest gain

Garman91 · October 19th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Bone stock I got 20 Highway... Gears, UD Pullies, Larger TB, Tune, Exhaust, Intake, blah blah.. I still get 20 Highway

Codeman · October 19th, 2009, 05:23 PM

here is a good site with some articles on tips to help save gas mileage Gas Saving Tips « Tooldesk Automotive Tool Blog

WhtStang00 · October 19th, 2009, 07:45 PM

put it in neutral and get someone to push you

Supersix_09 · October 21st, 2009, 08:12 PM

Thanks guys for the posts hopefully when i get some money ill get a tuner in the meantime has anyone seen this? Home - Alternative Gas Solutions

October 16th, 2009, 06:17 PM	#1
Supersix_09 Regular 2000 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Boondocks, VA Posts: 70 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gas mileage needed What are some good mods to get the most mpg possible out of my V6 Stang i already have a CAI, Pypes exhaust + BBK shorty headers, the 17X9 wheels probably wont help but if you guys got any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Full Pypes Exhaust, CAI, UDP,

October 16th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#3
BostonPerformance Enthusiast 99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0 not tested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 987 iTrader: 0 reviews	shop rag under the gas pedal __________________ [CENTER]"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander

October 16th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#4
Supersix_09 Regular 2000 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Boondocks, VA Posts: 70 iTrader: 0 reviews	would intakes do much for mpg ? i figure less gas is used when everything runs smoother that way it doesn't have to work as hard to get were it needs to go. am i just pulling things outta my ass or does that make sense? __________________ Full Pypes Exhaust, CAI, UDP,

October 17th, 2009, 10:48 AM	#6
Supersix_09 Regular 2000 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Boondocks, VA Posts: 70 iTrader: 0 reviews	i meant the whole sha bang cai to intake manifold but yeah if its gonna cost me more than its worth in performance, then its really not worth it. Thanks guys for your help ill probably be getting that tuner soon. Is there any suggestions on who to buy from? __________________ Full Pypes Exhaust, CAI, UDP,

October 18th, 2009, 12:14 AM	#10
riddlee josh Enthusiast 1998 mustang 3.8l v6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: portsmouth ohio Posts: 811 iTrader: 0 reviews	basic maintenance on your car really is what helps mpg. i agree a tune will greatly improve the mpg's but also stuff like maintaining properly gaped plugs, fuel filter, air filter, wires, O2 sensors, tire pressure. things like that really do a car wonders when it comes to fuel mileage. and staying out of the gas and shifting earlier can also help. __________________ RACING because baseball,basketball, bowling,football, and golf only require one ball

October 16th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#2
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,226 iTrader: 3 reviews	A tuner. And gears if you do a lot of stop-and-go driving.

October 16th, 2009, 11:52 PM	#5
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	What do you mean by intakes? CAI or Intake manifolds? I see what you are thinking but you will get minimal gains from a cold air intake, and the gains from port and polished intake manifolds are worthless as well given the amount of work and money spent on them. If you did both I would guess you would get less than 2 extra miles per gallon. I would think a tuner would be better if you wanted to specifically more MPG or even if you just wanted HP. But the v6 doesn't respond as well to mods at the V8's do. I would just stick to getting a tuner, cai, and exhaust first and see what you gained, again it will be minimal. If it's not enough by a prius or something lol.

October 17th, 2009, 11:53 PM	#9
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	I agree with the tuner idea. When I put mine in my MPG went way up. On the Xcal theres an economy tune. Whats crazy it it was still just as fast as the "fast" tune. Make sure your doing all the normal stuff like monitoring your tire pressures.

October 19th, 2009, 11:00 AM	#12
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 2009 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,832 iTrader: 0 reviews	the biggest thing is driving style. in my 96 GT i regularly got 24 mpg (v8 automatic) just due to driving like a grandma. if i got on it more, the worst i got was 17. in a v6 , those numbers would only go up. bolt-ons will help tho __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, SLP Loudmouth

October 19th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#13
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	go back to stock would give you the biggest gain __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

October 19th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#14
Garman91 Regular 02 Mustang V6 13.605 @ 101.60 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 336 iTrader: 6 reviews	Bone stock I got 20 Highway... Gears, UD Pullies, Larger TB, Tune, Exhaust, Intake, blah blah.. I still get 20 Highway __________________ BBK Intake, BBK 70MM Throttle Body w/ Port Matched Upper Intake, BBK Shorty Headers, Magnaflow Exhaust, GT Tips, Eibach Sportline Springs, EGR Delete, Aluminum DS, 7.5 T-Lok w/ 3.73's, Centerforce Clutch, ZEX 75 Shot, Sniper Tuned

October 19th, 2009, 05:23 PM	#15
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	here is a good site with some articles on tips to help save gas mileage Gas Saving Tips « Tooldesk Automotive Tool Blog __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

October 19th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#16
WhtStang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 999 iTrader: 1 reviews	put it in neutral and get someone to push you __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang\|Black Saleens 18x9\|Flowmaster 40s\|AM CAI\|8000K HIDs\|SCT XCAL III/H&R SS

October 21st, 2009, 08:12 PM	#17
Supersix_09 Regular 2000 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Boondocks, VA Posts: 70 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys for the posts hopefully when i get some money ill get a tuner in the meantime has anyone seen this? Home - Alternative Gas Solutions __________________ Full Pypes Exhaust, CAI, UDP,

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