Driving an '84 Celica instead of a Suburban - cut fuel use in half

[Sporty Modder]

Originally Posted by Sporty Modder

Thankyou guys I am falling in love with this car. Its been suggested i remove the flares and sell the rims. I cant bring myself to do it plus I just bought new tires I plan on adding a rear supra spoiler or bonneville style i havent decided yet. I def dont want to ruin the look. Thankyou for looking, updates coming.

As I mentioned earlier. Keeping the flares for sure. I may put side skirts on it.

I DON'T WANT TO RUIN THE LOOK. A full belly pan may be in the works.
Thanks for the intrest guys.

[Sporty Modder]

80-83 had the head lights you describe. 84-85 ,have this style. Previous owner said he just rebuilt the motor, I hope he did it right. Fried blue interior. Pics later.

[Neen]

Yeah I would say nix the skirts and do a belly pan if you are really itching to squeeze every mpg outta her without taking the sawzall to it. Maybe even rear window louvers?

A proper tune-up should easily get you into the 30s...hell my 22RE 85 4runner would return 24-25 mpg on the highway and that thing was as aerodynamic as Bob Ross.

[Sporty Modder]

I wouldent mind putting this rear hatch on my car.
The link didnt work.86 Celica Supra hatch
But that is a ways off, after I get a job.
I am getting 26 mpg in town as it sits now, going to try for 30 around town 35 highway.

[Sporty Modder]

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[Sporty Modder]

I removed the ac condenser today -10 lbs, also removed -4lbs of rotating weight, bye bye clutch fan. Installed the electric fan today+5 lbs. Overall -9 lbs 4 of it rotating.

Also put the skid plate back on.

[Sporty Modder]

Pics of the torn up faded interior.

[Varn]

What has helped me the most is higher tire pressure, accelerating slower and driving slower. My Minivan has gotten in the 28 when on the highway Get that car in top gear as quick as possible, take a mile to accelerate to 55.
I have only had one toyota, a new 73 corolla 5 speed.

[vrmilionzx]

Nice job with the e-fan. I found that made a nice difference in both of my s-chassis cars. Revved easier, felt peppier....the trick is not to be fooled, and drive it harder as a result.

[Neen]

Oh man that car definetly looks better on the outside than the inside...bummer. Anyhow, I love e fans! What was the rating on the stock alt? The fan will draw about 10 amps on start-up...you should be fine but you should double check the stock amp capacity. It's easier for a 80 amp alt to run at 40 amps than a 50 amp running at 40.