superchargers and gas mileage

AA02gt

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so i tried to ask this in the talk forum but got no responce... anyone know anything about this.... i was thinking about getting a procharger s/c with a 2 core intercooler for my 2002 mustang gt. does anyone know what type of gas mileage i would be getting?? also if i was to get the sct livewire would i be able to quick detune it for better mileage?? thanks for the help.

 

goshia

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After I installed my Kenne Bell the mileage has gone from 23MPG to 20MPG. More demand on fuel to burn the with the extra air.

 

the98stang

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goshia said:

After I installed my Kenne Bell the mileage has gone from 23MPG to 20MPG. More demand on fuel to burn the with the extra air.

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WTF? are u serious? I get 15-16mpg....

 

blacksheep-1

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I drive mine around town, I never checked the mileage until after I installed the KB, it got 18-19 mpg. What shocked me is that when I drive it from Fla up to the Smokey mountians it gets 22-23mpg, normally aspirated, it was only good for 20mpg out on the road. What I suspect is that in most people's case, they are running a tune for wide open throttle, because that is sort of what we do. Try to find a shop that will put the car on a dyno, and write a program that covers the entire rpm range of the engine, not just the horsepower peaks. These guys will now what to do: www.racerelated.com BTW, the best way to contact them might be by e-mail, they are currently moving into another facility and that phone number may not be current.

 

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BlueGT4.6

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I have a D-1SC with a 3 core intercooler. Mine went from 26 to about 24.5-25. I mean, it's all highway, and I never beat on the car to burn through fuel quickly. One of the reasons why it'll drop a little bit is the tendency to bang through the gears more frequently if you have the S/C on than when you don't. That'll burn fuel quick. If you don't, there's not much of a difference.

 

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BaXTeR3221

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Mileage will only suffer when your into boost and with a centri supercharger, you won't be into it as often as with a positive displacement blower. You may lose a little mpg, but shouldn't be dramatic as long as you aren't always on it.

 

blkhorse

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mine is 15 around town and freeway is 23,also rememeber you will be burning at least 91 octane which further adds to cost

 

blacksheep-1

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Let me explain my post I never checked the in town mileage, I had checked the highway mileage. I should've mentioned that.

 

stangliter04

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17 before the supercharger, 17 after!

 

the98stang

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stangliter04 said:

17 before the supercharger, 17 after!

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damn, did you have cams when it was N/A?