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Old 03-15-2015, 05:37 AM   #178 (permalink)
figit090
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Black Bovine - '86 Toyota Supra N/A base
90 day: 16.86 mpg (US)

Grey Sandy - '03 Toyota Rav4 Sport Package
90 day: 21.3 mpg (US)

Panda - '03 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon GLS
90 day: 44.17 mpg (US)
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holly poooo!

So, are you a regular racer? There's some stuff going on here that blows my mind!

I just glanced and didn't read; what's going on in that box? It looks like the exhaust will heat that intercooler that feeds a low pressure turbo, feeding the high pressure under the hood?

I don't have time to read but do you have a post where you explain what all is going on?

I'm used to the idea of cooling air down and throwing more fuel in to make power, and just learning about heating air up and reducing fuel for efficiency. Putting them in the SAME CAR makes me want to know more.... very cool stuff. Takes a special car to make this work, no doubt.

Part of me wanted a Mitsubishi AWD like this but I read about the complications of the drivetrain, parts starting to break at high HP, crank walk and blah blah blah so I just avoided them, since it would have been a first car. Ended up with my supra instead.

How do you feel yours will do with (regular?) drag runs from a reliability standpoint? Was it a drag car before becoming an eco car? This build is so unique I'm hugely curious. If the info is in the thread I'll just have to go read it lol.

Also, where'd you get all the touline? lol
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2003 Jetta TDI GLS Wagon, 5spd, crappy upsolute tune. Malone or Kerma tune coming soon, I hope.

I believe in efficiency with enjoyment. Trying to get economy without sacrificing comfort. It's working!
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