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Old 03-23-2012, 02:36 AM   #22 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX
90 day: 24.19 mpg (US)

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90 day: 47.32 mpg (US)

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90 day: 21.82 mpg (US)

Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
90 day: 17.14 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by drmiller100 View Post
...the edge was 10 to 15 percent better mileage over stock, depending on load. DP was 10 to 15 percent on 40 horse setting over stock, and 20 percent better then stock on the 80 horse setting...
Thanks for taking the time to share. I haven't tapped my fuel pump yet for fear of frying it. Many stories of the high pressure pump letting go just moments after tapping that wire. But... if I can get that kind of fuel savings I would be mighty tempted to risk it.
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