what can i do to improve mpgs
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Car: 85 camaro z28
Engine: 305
Transmission: auto to manaul
what can i do to improve mpgs
i have a 85 camaro 305 tpi engine 20,000miles rebuild, with the holley command 950. i am getting 22mpgs on the highway (which is great) but im only getting 11mpg in the city. car runs about 205 temp, whould increase temp a little, help mpg? looking for some ideas on what i can do to improve mpgs? like msd box or headers
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From: La Grange Park, IL
Car: 1987 Iroc Z28/ 1982 Z28
Engine: 355 TPI IP/ 305 CFI
Transmission: T-56/ 300C
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Open/ 3.73 Posi
Re: what can i do to improve mpgs
well what is it, tuned port injection or carb?
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From: Charleston, SC
Car: '85 TA
Engine: 350 turbo
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Axle/Gears: 3.70 posi 9bolt
Re: what can i do to improve mpgs
He has a TPI with Holley 950 computer. I'm running the same thing. If you want, you could email me your file so I can see what your current tune is. Are you running a WB O2 and is your timing controlled by the computer? I would leave the temp alone.
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From: Savannah GA
Car: 1986 IROC
Engine: 355" TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: what can i do to improve mpgs
Dont waste money on an msd box. I have herd headers will help but have never seen gains myself. Whats your gearing?
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From: La Grange Park, IL
Car: 1987 Iroc Z28/ 1982 Z28
Engine: 355 TPI IP/ 305 CFI
Transmission: T-56/ 300C
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Open/ 3.73 Posi
Re: what can i do to improve mpgs
ahh, understood, didnt know holly made computers for these things
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Car: 85 camaro z28
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Re: what can i do to improve mpgs
my car seems tuned pretty good. i do have the wideband and computer is controlling timming.
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