livendive 8 #26 November 16, 2007 Quote More seriously, a CAI may help a bit on the mileage, assuming you can keep your foot out of it, but don't expect any huge gains. Everyone that I know who has switched to an aftermarket CAI has lost mpg's, not gained them. Slightly more power for slightly less economy seems like a normal trade-off. Personally, I drive a Toyota pickup truck, so stock includes a CAI. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm951 0 #27 November 16, 2007 In the majority of cases, a free flowing intake will result in slightly higher mpg, BUT, if it's making a really cool sound with more throttle input, expect any gains to go away. Personally, I'd stick with a stock system with a K&N filter on a daily driver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschilk 0 #28 November 17, 2007 QuoteQuote More seriously, a CAI may help a bit on the mileage, assuming you can keep your foot out of it, but don't expect any huge gains. Everyone that I know who has switched to an aftermarket CAI has lost mpg's, not gained them. Slightly more power for slightly less economy seems like a normal trade-off. Personally, I drive a Toyota pickup truck, so stock includes a CAI. Blues, Dave Most everything that comes off the line is pretty much as good as it's gonna' get. There's a trade-off to everything....more power=less mpg, more power also generally results in less reliability. Even a small mod like you're talking about, has a downside. The days of really doing much in the way of modification, are over. With computer controls, the various sensors and all the emission controls being so sensitive and with such narrow tolerances, you can mod your way into a world of crap....and wasted money. Most engines are created to produce a maximum balance of power, reliability and mileage, while producing the least emissions. If you have emission inspections, you gotta' be careful what you do."T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #29 November 17, 2007 YOu know a lot of people don't really notice that the number one thing that will increase mpg is driving habits. Next with new intake and exaust you will gain mpg as well as well am make more power. However when you start adding superchargers, turbos, and cams that is what kills mpg although it increases HP more than a intake and exaust ever willDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
