I like your cars, but have questions. - Page 2

Gairloch · 09-25-2007, 07:13 PM

Every 3,000 miles unless I'm running a lot of track events. Then usually every other event.

David48 · 09-25-2007, 07:17 PM

I meant JRS mister two

mopwer · 09-25-2007, 07:20 PM

Here is the one you need!

1995 MR2. Nor Cal

Greg

David48 · 09-25-2007, 07:27 PM

1994 MR2T T-Tops, 95k mi!

Damnit! where's the drool smiley when you need one!

michaeldevuyst · 09-25-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luni

Underpowered is relative.

Negative issues youll encounter with turbo cars can range from worn out engines, to rotted cooling systems, air conditioning not working, interiors suffering from water damaged due to leaky t-tops, soft suspensions, broken sway bar link connections, bad brakes, bearings, etc.

hahah i didn't know 'only' the turbo'd MR2s had these problems...

Guess its time to search the forsale posts for NA t-top seals

Luni · 09-25-2007, 07:55 PM

Yeah, I typed that bad.

All those issues are MR2 specific.

The ones in the list below it about boost pressure and crap, are what I meant for turbo specific stuff.

JRS_MisterTwo · 09-25-2007, 11:35 PM

I've only owned the car for 1000 miles, more or less, and I did a tune up and oil change as soon as I bought it. I drive mixed, about 1/3 freeway and 2/3 city and get about 20 miles per a gallon. So what is this ChevronTechron Fuel system? I really want to get the most mileage I can, so are there any mods/techniques/etc that any of you have done to increase mileage/efficiency?

By the way... what gas are you guys using?

hmong337 · 09-26-2007, 01:36 AM

for your needs... the non-turbo is more than enough. i know, i've owned both. plus, the non-turbo has many upsides. slightly cheaper insurance, virtually maintenance free, and better gas mileage. I went from a 93T to a 91NA. I will say though, I do miss the power A LOT!

butter nuts · 09-26-2007, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRS_MisterTwo

I've only owned the car for 1000 miles, more or less, and I did a tune up and oil change as soon as I bought it. I drive mixed, about 1/3 freeway and 2/3 city and get about 20 miles per a gallon. So what is this ChevronTechron Fuel system? I really want to get the most mileage I can, so are there any mods/techniques/etc that any of you have done to increase mileage/efficiency?

By the way... what gas are you guys using?

Turbos run 91 octane at least, but it wont do jack **** on your NA. Run cheap gas and keep your foot out of it. The way to get the best mileage is to drive like grandpa, if you aren't doing that already... then that is your problem.

Gairloch · 09-26-2007, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRS_MisterTwo

I've only owned the car for 1000 miles, more or less, and I did a tune up and oil change as soon as I bought it. I drive mixed, about 1/3 freeway and 2/3 city and get about 20 miles per a gallon. So what is this ChevronTechron Fuel system? I really want to get the most mileage I can, so are there any mods/techniques/etc that any of you have done to increase mileage/efficiency?

By the way... what gas are you guys using?

ChevronTechron Fuel system cleaner is something you can find at just about any parts store. I usually run a bottle through every 3 or 4 oil changes.

Chevron Products - Techron Concentrate Plus

20mpg is kinda low even for mixed driving. When you did your tune up what did you replace?

butter nuts is right about driving making a big difference in your efficiency but you'd have to be on it pretty hard all the time to get that kind of milage. That's not much better than what I get on mid-sized race tracks.

PearlJammzz · 09-26-2007, 08:41 AM

If you're doing that ratio of driving, and getting on it everywhere, you could be getting low-20's easily. with 3/4 freeway I have seen 32mpg in my car, usually average is ~30 w/ 50-50, I however don't get on it much (ask Luni, he makes fun of me for drivin like an old man, lol).

Also on the freeway, try to keep it 70 and below. That really helps a ton in our cars since they are revved so high. Other than that I'd replace fuel filter, air filter, new oil, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, get your injectors cleaned. Perhaps a decarb for the intake manifold? I'd start there, specially if you have no idea when it was done last.

Gairloch · 09-26-2007, 04:21 PM

Believe it or not, I used to get 32 - 35 mpg going 80 over long hauls.

Luni · 09-26-2007, 05:44 PM

Ive seen as high as 36 on my turbo.

I average 22-27 though.

JRS_MisterTwo · 09-26-2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luni

Ive seen as high as 36 on my turbo.

I average 22-27 though.

wtf? I'm swapping a turbo now

But thanks for all the info... theres a couple things that some of you have listed that i haven't replaced/upgraded yet..

If there is anything else that has helped you with mileage, please list.. so I can look into it

Luni · 09-26-2007, 08:42 PM

I dont know how I got it, but I went over 400 miles on a tank of gas in my turbo, and I averaged 36 that trip. I was following my dad the whole time. We were in wyoming driving from Rock Springs up into Yellowstone, and I was behind him the whole time, but not really following close enough for it to be considered "drafting" him.

But Ive averaged 30 a few times, 28, 29, 25, etc

I think just having everything tip top, no boost leaks, no knocking and detonation, just a good running engine, helps, if youre on the stock ECU. You can tune a standalone for insane mileage.

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David48 The anti-rice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 444 Thanks: 63 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I meant JRS mister two

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mopwer 933SGTE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (12/100% )	Here is the one you need! 1995 MR2. Nor Cal Greg

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David48 The anti-rice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 444 Thanks: 63 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	1994 MR2T T-Tops, 95k mi! Damnit! where's the drool smiley when you need one!

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Luni ST185 Powered SW20 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Salt Lake City Utah Posts: 2,736 Thanks: 7 Thanked 95 Times in 81 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (8/100% )	Yeah, I typed that bad. All those issues are MR2 specific. The ones in the list below it about boost pressure and crap, are what I meant for turbo specific stuff.

09-25-2007, 11:35 PM	#27 (permalink)
JRS_MisterTwo Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 125 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I've only owned the car for 1000 miles, more or less, and I did a tune up and oil change as soon as I bought it. I drive mixed, about 1/3 freeway and 2/3 city and get about 20 miles per a gallon. So what is this ChevronTechron Fuel system? I really want to get the most mileage I can, so are there any mods/techniques/etc that any of you have done to increase mileage/efficiency? By the way... what gas are you guys using?

09-26-2007, 01:36 AM	#28 (permalink)
hmong337 Emperor Jspec Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 864 Thanks: 95 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	for your needs... the non-turbo is more than enough. i know, i've owned both. plus, the non-turbo has many upsides. slightly cheaper insurance, virtually maintenance free, and better gas mileage. I went from a 93T to a 91NA. I will say though, I do miss the power A LOT!

09-26-2007, 08:41 AM	#31 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,909 Thanks: 8 Thanked 65 Times in 62 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	If you're doing that ratio of driving, and getting on it everywhere, you could be getting low-20's easily. with 3/4 freeway I have seen 32mpg in my car, usually average is ~30 w/ 50-50, I however don't get on it much (ask Luni, he makes fun of me for drivin like an old man, lol). Also on the freeway, try to keep it 70 and below. That really helps a ton in our cars since they are revved so high. Other than that I'd replace fuel filter, air filter, new oil, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, get your injectors cleaned. Perhaps a decarb for the intake manifold? I'd start there, specially if you have no idea when it was done last.

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Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,469 Thanks: 115 Thanked 222 Times in 195 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Believe it or not, I used to get 32 - 35 mpg going 80 over long hauls.

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Luni ST185 Powered SW20 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Salt Lake City Utah Posts: 2,736 Thanks: 7 Thanked 95 Times in 81 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (8/100% )	Ive seen as high as 36 on my turbo. I average 22-27 though.

09-26-2007, 08:42 PM	#35 (permalink)
Luni ST185 Powered SW20 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Salt Lake City Utah Posts: 2,736 Thanks: 7 Thanked 95 Times in 81 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (8/100% )	I dont know how I got it, but I went over 400 miles on a tank of gas in my turbo, and I averaged 36 that trip. I was following my dad the whole time. We were in wyoming driving from Rock Springs up into Yellowstone, and I was behind him the whole time, but not really following close enough for it to be considered "drafting" him. But Ive averaged 30 a few times, 28, 29, 25, etc I think just having everything tip top, no boost leaks, no knocking and detonation, just a good running engine, helps, if youre on the stock ECU. You can tune a standalone for insane mileage.