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Old 12-27-2011, 10:08 PM   #5 (permalink)
Chris D.
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Originally Posted by SentraSE-R View Post
The conclusion from WAI testing on my 1NZ-FE engine is that it doesn't improve fuel economy. Reading the referenced thread may save you a lot of effort.
You don't live in a cold enough climate for it to make much of a difference..
When you get closer to the 20's on winter blend fuel, you'll see your fe drop fast..

On average in 60 degree weather, 36mpg without effort..
On average in 20 degree weather, 31mpg without effort.. No snow at the time..

On my truck when driving from Modesto to East Oakland each day,
my FE went up after doing my deckplate HAI setup with no other mods at the time.

Isn't your cars platform Echo based? Or shares the same engine/drive train?
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