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4thfiero
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AUG 09, 03:13 PM
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Im not sure how to answer your questions accurately about the fuel consumption, but ill try...
My wife drives an 08 honda civic lx, and i feel like the Fiero gets better MPG than the civic now. My commute tow work is like 20 min one way in normal traffic...i do that run back and forth everyday, as well as driving to the opposite end of my city (maybe 30 min there) and i drive there every thursday and friday...i dont have to fill up with gas for about 2 weeks of driving like that or so depending. I just notice that the gas needle moves WAY slower with this engine than my old 2.8 v6. And im visiting the gas station a lot less.
And yeah, its not really lag, its that the turbo doesnt kick in until a higher rpm to maintain boost throughout the power band and helps with my fuel consumption. I finally got the dyno graph from my tuner.
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4thfiero
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AUG 09, 03:17 PM
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And yes...brakes and suspension are on the list...Steven Snyder and i already figured out optimal tire sizes...getting brembo brakes directly from brembo, and custom jrz suspension. Also getting custom hubs made from coleman racing...tapered roller bearings that will never need to be replaced, even if tracked hard...im super pumped about that!
Jedi are u getting your SC from zzp? which one is it?
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jediperk
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AUG 09, 07:29 PM
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http://zzperformance.com/ec...id/1313/category/17/
Here is the link to the TVS supercharger for ecotec
Man, they have your tune running very rich at WOT. Normally on a Forced Induction setup you want to be around 12-12.5 or so. They definitely are not taking any chances with your tune. Sounds like you are getting exceptionally good fuel economy during normal driving though  [This message has been edited by jediperk (edited 08-09-2015).]
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4thfiero
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AUG 10, 04:18 PM
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zkhennings
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SEP 11, 02:29 PM
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Man I have to pick up an L62 soon... I need to join the ecotec turbo club
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wftb
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OCT 31, 12:50 PM
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Any updates ? Was wondering how the suspension stuff is working out .
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akademikjeanius
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NOV 02, 10:40 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by wftb:
Any updates ? Was wondering how the suspension stuff is working out . |
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+1
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longjonsilver
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SEP 08, 09:15 PM
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Bump ------------------
Astronomy says we will find a coded signal from outer space. Then we'll KNOW that life exists there, for coded signals aren't by chance.
Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.
I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 4-wheel drifts are fun!
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La fiera
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SEP 10, 09:50 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 4thfiero:
Lots of good input!
As promised, more pics! It's warm out today.
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Love that nose! Looks like the Ferrari 512 PB
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zkhennings
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APR 26, 02:59 PM
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Any updates on your car? Got any driving vids?
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