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GSMarquis
Dodge Dakota
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10/20/2002
18:37:41
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 Subject: Super, Turbochargers and gas mileage?
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OK if i use a supercharger or a speedtweaks turbo system.....am i only going to use more gas when under boost?
Gas mileage is important to me, but i get 21% off whatever the pump price is....it a membership i joined. only cost 150.00 to join.
plus its making me tons of cash so i will have my turbo charger money in about a month....
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GSMarquis
Dodge Dakota
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10/20/2002
18:42:08
|  RE: Super, Turbochargers and gas mileage?
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opps....my email is marquisdurango@aol.com email me if you want to make your supercharger money and get 21% off all gas.
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buddy jones
Dodge Dakota
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10/20/2002
20:25:20
|  RE: Super, Turbochargers and gas mileage?
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Superchargers increase gas mileage by making the fuel mixture finer.Just don't use fuel injectors that are too large.I don't know what size you should use though.
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j
GenIII
10/20/2002
21:50:18
| RE: Super, Turbochargers and gas mileage?
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Superchargers decrease gas mileage. With a supercharger (or a turbocharger) you are forcing more air into the combustion chamber. In order to keep the air/fuel ratio correct more fuel must be put in. In fact, with forced induction you want the fuel air ratio to be richer than normal to help cool the intake charge to suppress detonation. Vaporization of the extra fuel absorbs heat.
2000 4.7 CC auto, clear corners, Magnaflow catback, Kenne Bell s/c.
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gsmarquis
Dodge Dakota
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10/20/2002
22:53:26
| RE: Super, Turbochargers and gas mileage?
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j...you have a KB super....how did that effect your 0-60 times? also what is your average MPG when you get on it like 5-6 times a week?
www.marquis.gasupusa.com
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Daker777
Dodge Dakota
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10/20/2002
22:59:00
| RE: Super, Turbochargers and gas mileage?
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Actually, you do want it to run a little rich to prevent running lean. But, under normal operating condition it will be unchanged, better, or slightly worse. I actually picked up 2 miles to the gallon with my vortech on a 99 r/t when running about 80 on the freeway. So gas milage shouldnt be much worse with a light foot. It will be hard to keep your foot off it though. GO for it, nothing else will make you grin like a SC
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j
GenIII
10/21/2002
00:11:37
| RE: Super, Turbochargers and gas mileage?
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I've never measured my 0-60 times so I can't really say. After putting on the s/c my mileage went from an avg of 16-17 mpg to about 14-15. However, after putting my catback on, it is back to what it was stock. It depends on how you drive. Like Daker777 said, it's tough to keep your foot out of it... boost can be rather addicting.
2000 4.7 CC auto, clear corners, Magnaflow catback, Kenne Bell s/c.
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mopar2ya
GenIII
10/22/2002
01:03:37
| RE: Super, Turbochargers and gas mileage?
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I've decided to purchase a supercharger. Researching on supertweaks it looks like Paxton and Kenne Bell are the only options available for the 4.7L. Both state on their respective websites that gas mileage is not effected by a supercharger under "normal" driving conditions. Where gas mileage suffers is "on demand" driving (flooring it).
It is safe to assume that gas mileage will decrease. Personally, I like passing a Winipego on a two-lane highway in a mountainous area a little quicker. This is not blatant hod-rodding, this is a safety issue. (justification to girl friend on why I need a S/C).
mopar2ya
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afi360
R/T
10/23/2002
00:53:06
| RE: Super, Turbochargers and gas mileage?
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hehehehe explanation to the girlfriend I LOVE IT
considering im making payments to my fathers company bank, not a finance company, i think ill use that one too....hehe...funny...thats how i argued for the 5.9...hehe
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