| From | Message |
Danny
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/11/2003
21:15:27
|
 Subject: Terrible gas mileage after CAI install
IP: Logged
Message:
I recently installed a cold air intake that I fabricated myself. I used ABS pipe and a VERY large K&N Air filter.
Since the install my gas mileage has decreased greatly. I was getting 14.6 mpg and now I am getting 11.6. I have a 5.9 Litre.
I am wondering if this is a result of the filter being to big or the hot air temps are causing the computer to pull back timing. The truck seems to have a little less power since I have done this the power curve feels like it flattens out a lot at high RPM's so I am guessing it is timing.
Please help.
Thanks All
|
Fubar512
GenIII
4/11/2003
21:23:53
|  RE: Terrible gas mileage after CAI install
IP: Logged
Message:
Are you sure you're getting addicted to the intake roar, and putting your foot into it more often?
Generally, a CAI adds more low-end torque. I know that was the case with my truck.
Confucious say: Any man can pee on wall. Be a true hero and crap on ceiling! I've tried being a hero once too often...
|
Danny
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/11/2003
21:28:17
|  RE: Terrible gas mileage after CAI install
IP: Logged
Message:
I wish that were the case but I don't really hear much of a difference intake wise. Plus my glass pack drowns out most the sound anyhow.
|
Fubar512
GenIII
4/11/2003
21:43:39
| RE: Terrible gas mileage after CAI install
IP: Logged
Message:
Danny, before mods, my truck was getting about 17 mpg or so, on the highway, and just under 15 mpg , in combined city/highway driving.
After the mods (click on the avatar for info), I've gotten as high as 18.8 at 65 mph on cruise control, and mid 15's in combined driving. I have a 5.2 with 3.55 gears, btw.
Confucious say: Any man can pee on wall. Be a true hero and crap on ceiling! I've tried being a hero once too often...
|
TravisD
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/12/2003
02:04:24
| RE: Terrible gas mileage after CAI install
IP: Logged
Message:
hey be happy, i have a 2002 R/T thats slightly modded, nothing major, and the best i average is about 13.5mpg generally its about 12mpg and thats mainly freeway driving (the city streets around here are 60) usuailly im doing a little more than 60, and i like to get there quickly too, so that doesnt help much.
|
| | P 1 |
|
Post a reply to this message:
Username Registration: Optional
All visitors are allowed to post messages
|
