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hondaworkshop · 03-25-2008, 10:16 PM

Just did a fillup today, and its looking like I might be about to reach my goal of 40mpg average on this new tank... Why?

First: warmer ambient temperatures
Second: the addition of a Warm Air Intake setup that showed an immediate spike in my mpg numbers. Are you listening, fellow Honda folks?

I'll get some pics of my warm air setup ASAP.

My intake temps have gone from basically ambient before the WAI mod up to an avg of 140°F, sometimes peaking near 200°F. The only question I have is "what could be the negative side effects of the WAI, and how can I address them?".

I know the horsepower is compromised, but honestly I have not put the gas pedal down past 1/4 since I got the scangauge, so I wouldnt really notice. What I'm thinking is premature wear on spark plugs? Should I buy colder plugs or adjust my timing next?

BTW, I'm going for a wood-bead seat cover soon, too. Here in the middle of Texas, AC is a serious necessity for much of the year.

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hondaworkshop EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 96 The Civic - '00 Honda Civic DX Team Honda 90 day: 37.05 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just did a fillup today, and its looking like I might be about to reach my goal of 40mpg average on this new tank... Why? First: warmer ambient temperatures Second: the addition of a Warm Air Intake setup that showed an immediate spike in my mpg numbers. Are you listening, fellow Honda folks? I'll get some pics of my warm air setup ASAP. My intake temps have gone from basically ambient before the WAI mod up to an avg of 140°F, sometimes peaking near 200°F. The only question I have is "what could be the negative side effects of the WAI, and how can I address them?". I know the horsepower is compromised, but honestly I have not put the gas pedal down past 1/4 since I got the scangauge, so I wouldnt really notice. What I'm thinking is premature wear on spark plugs? Should I buy colder plugs or adjust my timing next? BTW, I'm going for a wood-bead seat cover soon, too. Here in the middle of Texas, AC is a serious necessity for much of the year. __________________ Last edited by hondaworkshop; 03-26-2008 at 08:56 AM..