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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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LT1 MPG Question

how many MPG are you LT1 guys getting? stock and non stock. I am getting 11.6 MPG With SS intake and a open cut out
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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With mods in sig which are basic bolt-ons, I usually achieve 18-20 in the city. Highway mileage is unknown as it doesn't get driven long distances. In your case, 11mpg definitely seems low.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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on highway i got 14.5 and that 11.6 is a mix of City/Highway
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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Yeah your mpg seems low. I got 16 mpg average city/highway driving last fillup. Maybe your due for a tuneup? Mods in sig...
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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my motor only has 13k on it lol i rebuilt it at 52993 i just passed 66100
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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I just got 19.22 on a tank that i made 8 passes at the drag strip with.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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On my 170,000 mile motor I get 20.5 highway. You seem a bit low.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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17 MPG stock. Driving half hard.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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I can get 24-25 mpg all highway keeping it under 80..

Average driving I still get over 20 mpg.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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With mods in sig I get 17 city and 25 highway running rich.....
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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You guys suck. I get 13ish city ( Pittsburgh Hills, Stop n Go) but 24-25 highway.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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i got 10.3 mpg last tank
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Oh and my 17 MPG is probably so low because I drive literally 1/2 a mile IF THAT to work and hit 2-3 lights.

I can see my work from my balcony.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Roughly about 17-18 highway with a m6 i think thats kinda low too.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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16 - 19 city
23 - 27 highway
3 - 5 pounding cones



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