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Engine & Drivetrain
Does an aftermarket intake increase MPG?
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<blockquote data-quote="Fudged Undies" data-source="post: 919539" data-attributes="member: 57548"><p>The only thought I ever have on this topic is simple, if using the aftermarket stuff we add to our vehicles made such a big difference wouldn't the manufacturers be more inclinded to do so, especially with the restrictions that exist and are being put on the manufacturers to produce vehicles that get better mileage.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I would think an open filter would be cheaper to make and add to a vehicle than the air boxes that currently exist. And if mileage were better because of it then there is yet more reason to do it.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Many here have experienced better/much better mileage after upgrading intake/exhaust/pcm and what not. I have done most of the performance mods and have never seen better mileage of any type. In fact, the best mileage I have ever gotten was when the trac was coming home for Louisville '03. I did have intake and exhaust but everything else was stock. According to my calculation I was getting about 25mpg highway. Only problem is, I couldn't reproduce it. There in lies the problem. If you can't reproduce it, then it's a fluke and that brings into question the value of the upgrade. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Keep in mind, none of this is to discourage anyone from upgrading, just be aware that everyones experience will be different. You should also consider how many miles you'll have to drive to get the value from the intake if it even makes a difference.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fudged Undies, post: 919539, member: 57548"] The only thought I ever have on this topic is simple, if using the aftermarket stuff we add to our vehicles made such a big difference wouldn't the manufacturers be more inclinded to do so, especially with the restrictions that exist and are being put on the manufacturers to produce vehicles that get better mileage. I would think an open filter would be cheaper to make and add to a vehicle than the air boxes that currently exist. And if mileage were better because of it then there is yet more reason to do it. Many here have experienced better/much better mileage after upgrading intake/exhaust/pcm and what not. I have done most of the performance mods and have never seen better mileage of any type. In fact, the best mileage I have ever gotten was when the trac was coming home for Louisville '03. I did have intake and exhaust but everything else was stock. According to my calculation I was getting about 25mpg highway. Only problem is, I couldn't reproduce it. There in lies the problem. If you can't reproduce it, then it's a fluke and that brings into question the value of the upgrade. Keep in mind, none of this is to discourage anyone from upgrading, just be aware that everyones experience will be different. You should also consider how many miles you'll have to drive to get the value from the intake if it even makes a difference. [/QUOTE]
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