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Old 10-23-2011, 08:58 AM   #104 (permalink)
California98Civic
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Originally Posted by mikeBURRITO View Post
ok. here's the scoop, I am getting a new car because right now I have a 1996 plymouth neon SOHC. I am starting to think about keeping it and making it a long drive car, but it's only getting 30 mpg hwy. I've read that the engine itself can handle about 6-8 psi for everyday driving, so in order to not chance the catastrophic engine failure, im looking for a small turbo that will max out at maybe 4-5 psi. will this put me at about 40mpg? because that's what im thinking. and im aware of the inherent cost of a turbo, but im hoping to save that in gas. any suggestions?
Subscribed. Interesting idea. Unfortunately, as I recall, the article that began this thread does not give guidance about the output of the turbos tested.
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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.



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