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Before my old 3.8 blew i would get in the low 30's on the highway. It never had any oil pressure. The new motor would get about the same but not quite as good. I recently changed the thermastat from 195 to 180 and i am only getting in the upper 20's on the highway... this is with intake and exhaust. My other mods are intake, exhaust, and tb spacer. I have already put injector cleaner in it. What would be causing my mileage to be worse? I havent changed driving habbits. Would it be the thermastat or maybe something else such a a converter?
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1996 Camaro -- SLP CAI, Motorvator TB spacer, MSD 8.5 mm wires, 180 thermostat, Pacesetter headers, Catco 3 in cat, TSP Rumbler, custom painted interior, 18x9.5 Z06 replica wheels, Nexen N3000 265/35r18 tires, - Best 1/4 mile 15.3@89mph -
You may want to check the spark plugs and wires. IIRC, that may affect the gas mileage that your car gets. Not sure what else would be causing it. I'll see if I can think of anything else.98 Cayenne Red Camaro 3.8 M5<br /> <a href=\"http://camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/camarolover98\" target=\"_blank\">http://camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/camarolover98</a> -
When I changed my thermostat from 195 to 180 I went from 29-30 on the interstate to 26-27.
It is probably the thermostat.SLP CAI, K&N, Whisper Lid, 180* thermo, manual fan switch, 3.42 gears, Auburn Pro LSD, Wester\'s PCM Tuning, TSP Rumbler, High Flow Cat. Best Time: 9.909@71.58 (1/8 mile)Comment
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do a search and youll find alot of things to check out, there are tons of things to check96 Camaro 3.8 A4 Basemodel: 8 mm wires, Shift Kit, Hollowed <br />Cat(o2 sims), RKSport exhaust, IAT 5.6K resistor, Home Depot CAI<br />>>>15.375 @ 89.27<<<NEW BEST TIME <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/552491\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/552491</a>Comment
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here is my sugestion get that tornado fule saver thing. It really ****ing works since I'v put it in I'm noticed a real big increse in the get up and go power of my 94 3.4L camaro. I'm also avraging about 21 or 22 mpg in heavy city stop and go driving. So if you want to try I would highly recomend it and it only take about 5 minutes to install. The only problem is that the cost is kind of high but if you think about it it does pay for itself over time from getting you higher gas milages.Comment
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is that like the spiral max thing?96 Camaro 3.8 A4 Basemodel: 8 mm wires, Shift Kit, Hollowed <br />Cat(o2 sims), RKSport exhaust, IAT 5.6K resistor, Home Depot CAI<br />>>>15.375 @ 89.27<<<NEW BEST TIME <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/552491\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/552491</a>Comment
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where do you get it?<a href=\"http://www.fbodyelpaso.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.fbodyelpaso.org</a> A4 stock 3.42 and LSD not Y87,SLP cold air induction, whisper lid, k&n filter, flowmaster 80 series, hypertech, 160 powerstat thermostat, t/a front bumper, functional nostrils, pacesetter headers best et: 15.9 at about 4800ftComment
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i think you can go to like tornado.com or something. search on yahoo to find it.96 Camaro 3.8 A4 Basemodel: 8 mm wires, Shift Kit, Hollowed <br />Cat(o2 sims), RKSport exhaust, IAT 5.6K resistor, Home Depot CAI<br />>>>15.375 @ 89.27<<<NEW BEST TIME <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/552491\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/552491</a>Comment
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Heh you're the first person I've ever seen who suggests getting that....Shawn<br />2002 Silver W68 FirebirdComment
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tornado.. ROFL
worst post EvaRComment
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Tornado?? You have got to be kidding me. [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] That thing has been proven to be a gimmick.
How can putting something in your intake that restricts air flow help you? [img]graemlins/stickpoke.gif[/img]
DO NOT BUY a Tornado.SLP CAI, K&N, Whisper Lid, 180* thermo, manual fan switch, 3.42 gears, Auburn Pro LSD, Wester\'s PCM Tuning, TSP Rumbler, High Flow Cat. Best Time: 9.909@71.58 (1/8 mile)Comment
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Try changing your PCV valve....only $6 and takes 5 minutes....it should be changed every 30K or so.<a href=\"http://www.onid.orst.edu/~waltejam/\" target=\"_blank\">98 Bright Red Camaro</a><br />Too many mods to list....check my websiteComment
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But if you're dead set on the tornado, forget what he said about their website. You can get them much cheaper on Ebay. That way after you remove it you won't feel quite as screwed LOL2000 3.8L Firebird, Silver Metallic<br /><br />\"Yes, London. You know, fish, chips, cup o\' tea, bad food, worse weather, Mary f***in\' Poppins, London!!\"Comment
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yup i fell for the spiral max...but i didnt know anything about cars then either. i would think it is all psychological like putting a sticker on your car to make it go faster, but guys seriously we should get back to helping this dude out...how does your radiator fluid look man, i read a few posts that said their crappy fluid messed up their mileage.(i think it would be because it slows down the water pump but im not sure) definetely check your o2s on a diagnostic96 Camaro 3.8 A4 Basemodel: 8 mm wires, Shift Kit, Hollowed <br />Cat(o2 sims), RKSport exhaust, IAT 5.6K resistor, Home Depot CAI<br />>>>15.375 @ 89.27<<<NEW BEST TIME <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/552491\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/552491</a>Comment
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