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Originally Posted by redpoint5
I realize there is a selection bias that likely skews the self-reported fuel economy average on fueleconomy.gov, but I don't think it's fair to submit your fuel economy when it includes mods that improve the number. There isn't a way to convey to users of fueleconomy.gov that you achieved the results partially by modding your vehicle. It does a disservice to those attempting to compare the vehicle to other models.
While I do employ efficient driving techniques and contribute my MPG to the fueleconomy.gov database, I don't include the improvements that various mods have allowed me. After all, I could simply convert a '76 Eldorado V8 into an electric and claim 100mpg.
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That's a fair point. I wish I could upload images and details, but I see what you're saying. It's the same way I feel when I see impressive fuel images here, and find they have one tank they went 10 miles EOCing downhill...lol
I do think that an engine swap or taking a driveline and building everything else different is enough to classify it as something else, but that's kind of like someone putting a supercharger and full bolt ons and internals to their v6, it's not an accurate representation of what a normal user can expect. Heck, a kill switch alone gives great results.