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Save gas $ with Stage 1????
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I am trying to figure out if the ECUtune stage 1 will save me money on gas. I have an intake manifold so I can save $100 off the price. So the stage 1 will cost me $120. Premium is running about $.15 more than regular. So if I run the chip in the regular gas mode and still get about 25 mpg then I have to drive how many miles to get back the $120? $120*25 miles/gal / $.15 /gal =20,000 miles Well that is less than a year for me. Do you think my SVX will still get 25 with the chip and regular gas? From what I read the chip will result in richer burning fuel mixture and that means it will use more gas? Right?
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I don't think you will save money/gas by getting the Stage I chip. At least not enough to pay for itself.
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And i HIGHLY doubt you'd save enough money on gas to make up the price of the chip. just buy the chip, keep it on the 93 setting, and be glad they make one for your car
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What he meant is that L.A.N. will give you $100 for an intake manifold towards your Stage 1 chip.
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I've got the stage one chip, haven't installed it yet, but you raise an interesting question.
Would anyone out there with the chip installed (and wired up with the 87 switch) care to test out what kind of mileage differences you get between running 93+ or 87 for a few weeks???
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3 tests would need to be done:
- mileage before installing the chip - mileage after installing the chip (normal) - mileage after installing the chip (87 octane) I know my driving is not consistant enough to do an accurate test. Someone on a long trip would be ideal for this.
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Doing three tests would be the best way to do it, however it isn't really necessary IF you plan on running the chip anyway (which I plan on doing)
Also, the driving only needs to be "consistant" enough in that one needs only to do the "same" driving, such as your typical routine (back and forth to work or whatever) for a specified period of time (1 or 2 tanks of gas) with the same amount of gas to being with. At the end of the period, calculate the mileage and see what, if any difference there is in totals between running the chip in 93+ or 87 mode. No it won't be 100% accurate but should at least give one an idea as to what to expect. That said, the mileage the car get's now should be as close to "typical" as one can get to start, as those who are getting 14mpg highway now, wouldn't be a fair test, considering most are getting somewhere in the 20's
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FWIW mileage hasn't changed in either of my 92's with the stage 1 v4 chip. It should I guess with the richer mixture but I haven't noticed it in town or on long trips.
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Save $
I agree with SVX-Commuter. I believe that gas "mileage" will be about the same, so you will save "dollars" over the long run and probably will recoup your chip costs if you keep the car as long as I intend to. Also, benefit from the slight performance increase. I think it is a win win situation. Just my opinion.
Lee
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But have you run it in 87 mode to see what kind of mileage you are getting with it???
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. |
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And that was part of the point, to see if running 87 would give you the same kinda mileage as 93 so as to save some $$ at the pump
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