Im getting ready for the second phase for the quest for better economy, Iv posted phase I and for the most part its essentially something within most everyones grasp, tire pressures, synthetic lubes and driving habits -- My progressive ratio throttle control is a nice help but not a must as if you pay attention you can still achieve great "metering" results. With phase I Iv taken a car thats rated 33mpg (highway) and have achieved over 50mpg's and that is in all actuality with a little mixed and slightly hilly driving, so im well into the 50's,
Phase II will be much more involved and requires me to tap into my engines computer and overide certain situations, it differs from my first attempt in that now im entering an area where if i get too carried away I can cause detrimental damage to the power plant, My new gauges came in and right now im just getting used to where My engine has been "living" and how much elbow room I have to make improvements, I have found that I actually have much room for efficiency improvement but there is also much to consider in many situations -- and although i plan on having an economy "mode" for all driving conditions the gauges have shown me that I should make the best gains in a "controlled environment" -- this equates more to highway as it will allow me to dial in the perfect mix (well perfect for this phase
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I believe I will break into the 60's but I dont know if I could do it with any mixed/hilly conditions, we shall see -- at the very least it should be interesting ( I am going to actually wax the car it as it hasnt been in years and also add a missing cowling/underbelly panel thats been missing)
Here's a pic of my new little babies;
Phase II will be much more involved and requires me to tap into my engines computer and overide certain situations, it differs from my first attempt in that now im entering an area where if i get too carried away I can cause detrimental damage to the power plant, My new gauges came in and right now im just getting used to where My engine has been "living" and how much elbow room I have to make improvements, I have found that I actually have much room for efficiency improvement but there is also much to consider in many situations -- and although i plan on having an economy "mode" for all driving conditions the gauges have shown me that I should make the best gains in a "controlled environment" -- this equates more to highway as it will allow me to dial in the perfect mix (well perfect for this phase

I believe I will break into the 60's but I dont know if I could do it with any mixed/hilly conditions, we shall see -- at the very least it should be interesting ( I am going to actually wax the car it as it hasnt been in years and also add a missing cowling/underbelly panel thats been missing)
Here's a pic of my new little babies;

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