I don't want to be fast anymore
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If I unplug the spark plug wires on the cylinders I don't need, will it still be injecting fuel into them? I'm not understanding this. Should I worry more about the injectors?
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You should be getting closer to 30 on the highway, and high teens in the city (in the Vette).
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I find this somewhat hard to believe. I had a beretta as a second vehicle and the gas mileage was worse the my C5, and to top it off my C5 has mods. Are you sure your calculating your consumption correctly?
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Thanks! I really enjoyed a nice laugh to start out the week.
...and in answer to the OP's original question, I suggest pulling out every other cylinder. That way, the reduced engine power is evenly distributed, your gas mileage improves to 45MPH highway and the Corvette ride-adjusted swaybars and suspension will sense the reduced horsepower and the Corvette DIC will automatically convert to "Civic Mode".
Good luck!
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Just leaving the Vette in the garage,and getting a "My Other Car is a Corvette" bumper sticker for the Beretta will save the most gas,and people will still say "Wow-that guy's got a Vette"
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It's a 2.8L. I have a custom bosal exhaust on it and some spark plug wires that were already on it when I got it.
I'm not saying it's faster than the vette, although it does feel pretty damn quick. I'm just saying that it gets me good gas mileage. I don't fill it up as often but I drive it more since it's my daily car.
C'mon, I can't be the only one who is asking this? I have been looking and there are several others complaining about the bad gas mileage. All i'm looking for is a permanent solution, but I don't want to get rid of it because I love the car so much. Help me out here.
It's a fact that 4 cylinder engines get better gas mileage. I'm not crazy you know.
I'm not saying it's faster than the vette, although it does feel pretty damn quick. I'm just saying that it gets me good gas mileage. I don't fill it up as often but I drive it more since it's my daily car.
C'mon, I can't be the only one who is asking this? I have been looking and there are several others complaining about the bad gas mileage. All i'm looking for is a permanent solution, but I don't want to get rid of it because I love the car so much. Help me out here.
It's a fact that 4 cylinder engines get better gas mileage. I'm not crazy you know.
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It's a 2.8L. I have a custom bosal exhaust on it and some spark plug wires that were already on it when I got it.
I'm not saying it's faster than the vette, although it does feel pretty damn quick. I'm just saying that it gets me good gas mileage. I don't fill it up as often but I drive it more since it's my daily car.
C'mon, I can't be the only one who is asking this? I have been looking and there are several others complaining about the bad gas mileage. All i'm looking for is a permanent solution, but I don't want to get rid of it because I love the car so much. Help me out here.
It's a fact that 4 cylinder engines get better gas mileage. I'm not crazy you know.
I'm not saying it's faster than the vette, although it does feel pretty damn quick. I'm just saying that it gets me good gas mileage. I don't fill it up as often but I drive it more since it's my daily car.
C'mon, I can't be the only one who is asking this? I have been looking and there are several others complaining about the bad gas mileage. All i'm looking for is a permanent solution, but I don't want to get rid of it because I love the car so much. Help me out here.
It's a fact that 4 cylinder engines get better gas mileage. I'm not crazy you know.
A permanent solution is to sell the car.
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Wow, I never compared them. You should learn to read. C'mon you guys.
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I can't believe you are taking the "pull 4 spark plugs" comment seriously. C'mon man!
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If you drive the Vette with a light foot, it will get better mileage than the Beretta!
http://fueleconomydb.com/index.php?-...=40&-mode=list
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Tis the season for Trolls!
If you drive the Vette with a light foot, it will get better mileage than the Beretta!
http://fueleconomydb.com/index.php?-...=40&-mode=list
If you drive the Vette with a light foot, it will get better mileage than the Beretta!
http://fueleconomydb.com/index.php?-...=40&-mode=list
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