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Old 01-13-2013, 06:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Just purchased a Scangauge II

what guidelines/methods you guys go by when testing your mpgs?

also how do i get max hp reading? i can see the HPR but not the max


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Old 01-13-2013, 07:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
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what guidelines/methods you guys go by when testing your mpgs?

also how do i get max hp reading? i can see the HPR but not the max
Hmm? Are you asking about how to calibrate the ScanGauge?
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Old 01-14-2013, 01:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hmm? Are you asking about how to calibrate the ScanGauge?
i already done the calibration..just wanted to know how you guys do your mpg test..is there a certain mph you drive like 55 and for how long?... or a coast down test...?
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Old 01-14-2013, 03:09 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Before doing any testing, I highly suggest you to read the thread : How to properly test modifications if not already done.
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Old 01-14-2013, 04:20 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Before doing any testing, I highly suggest you to read the thread : How to properly test modifications if not already done.
ahhh ok...that's what i needed to know
i will try my test at 55mph late at night when no one is around ..
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Old 01-14-2013, 05:17 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I have a link (first one in my sig) w/ important sacngauge threads.

you want to find a drive that allows you to be warmed up and that is pretty level.
Someplace you can always go to test a mod.

I talk abpout that in the thread
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Old 01-16-2013, 10:21 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I have a link (first one in my sig) w/ important sacngauge threads.

you want to find a drive that allows you to be warmed up and that is pretty level.
Someplace you can always go to test a mod.

I talk abpout that in the thread
cool ...
also i saw thread on your belly pan....good shyt !
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cool ...
also i saw thread on your belly pan....good shyt !
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.
Must admit, in the mild climate of Northern CA (sacramento) it was easy to work on it when ever I wanted!
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Old 01-16-2013, 03:17 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.
Must admit, in the mild climate of Northern CA (sacramento) it was easy to work on it when ever I wanted!
im sure it is ....having nice cali weather lol
out here it can be challenging during the winter..
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Old 01-16-2013, 06:07 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I think that I did belly pan 1.0 in december....in a car port!!! And not even thinking that the concret was cold!!!

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Third: Full underbelly pan
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