MPG with Stage I
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Joined: 08-15-2009
Posts: 126
From: Colorado
LOL.... I see...heres another take cupcake
1) The ones that talk about the kit.. want it
2) The ones that don't have it...want it
3) Those who don't want it...don't comment about it
4) We all are a bunch of hot rodders..going fast is our goal(not speed, but quickness, anybody can go fast, even you)
5) MPG has its place and its practiced more then you realise, even WITH the kit
6) Those who don't have it, by choice, have tunes..or have both,,
7) You need to learn how to read forums and to learn when its fun or when its serious.....
8) Your post really had nothing to contribute, if your not interested why come on and slam it? You already have your answers, right?
Its already been posted about MPG...it was explained theres no difference, to an increase in MPG..its was stated its all up to the driver HOW he controls those functions..whats so hard to understand?
Oh yeah, I know,your a poser.................
And my apologies to the rest who had to put up with this.......
1) The ones that talk about the kit.. want it
2) The ones that don't have it...want it
3) Those who don't want it...don't comment about it
4) We all are a bunch of hot rodders..going fast is our goal(not speed, but quickness, anybody can go fast, even you)
5) MPG has its place and its practiced more then you realise, even WITH the kit
6) Those who don't have it, by choice, have tunes..or have both,,
7) You need to learn how to read forums and to learn when its fun or when its serious.....
8) Your post really had nothing to contribute, if your not interested why come on and slam it? You already have your answers, right?
Its already been posted about MPG...it was explained theres no difference, to an increase in MPG..its was stated its all up to the driver HOW he controls those functions..whats so hard to understand?
Oh yeah, I know,your a poser.................
And my apologies to the rest who had to put up with this.......
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Joined: 09-18-2008
Posts: 157
From: Lake County, CA.
Don't have a cow you guys. The OP seemed concerned about the mpg effect the Stage 1 kit would have, and I took advantage of it to express my reservations about the kit, the stock power of my new car, and mpg. It wasn't intended as a slam against the kit. I'll likely get used to the power in a few months, then drag my arse down to the dealer for a Stage 1 myself.
And I didn't 'slam' it. I said the impression I had from other members was that the kit made mpg-driving a touchier prospect, which may not be for everyone. It's called a Devil's Advocate point of view. It wasn't intended to be an absolute, or super-serious. I spend a lot of time debating on political blogs. My style may not have transferred here well. As far as I'm concerned, everybody should do whatever they want to their little wagons...as long as they floor it now and then. It aint a Prius!
And I didn't 'slam' it. I said the impression I had from other members was that the kit made mpg-driving a touchier prospect, which may not be for everyone. It's called a Devil's Advocate point of view. It wasn't intended to be an absolute, or super-serious. I spend a lot of time debating on political blogs. My style may not have transferred here well. As far as I'm concerned, everybody should do whatever they want to their little wagons...as long as they floor it now and then. It aint a Prius!
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Joined: 07-05-2008
Posts: 5,464
From: Akron Ohio
The 3.8L supercharged engine is one of GMs best ever in my opinion. I can get 28-30 mpg on the highway in my '98 Riv no problem. I gets up there in a hurry and settles in at a nice low RPM thanks to the gearing, not to mention that they are nice aerodynamic rides as well!
Great numbers millerrdjr! I can't believe you track that on a speadsheet!
I too have seen about a 1-2 mpg increase i'd say, but my numbers are more off the cuff and informal. It is certaily more tempting to get your foot into the thing though as many have already said! 
Great numbers millerrdjr! I can't believe you track that on a speadsheet!
I too have seen about a 1-2 mpg increase i'd say, but my numbers are more off the cuff and informal. It is certaily more tempting to get your foot into the thing though as many have already said! 
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Joined: 07-10-2008
Posts: 423
From: Not necessarily Humbolt County
I've had my upgrade long enough to get some mileage figures and there is one run the wife and I take often. Before the upgrade I would get right at 30MPG and three times now with the upgrade I've gotten 31.5 to 32. So there might be a bump there.
Lot of things can affect the mileage but I've driven it pretty much the same each time ( don't go crazy and stay between 65 and 70) and before was consistent and after appears to be consistent. On this drive you are climbing from 1000 ft elevation to 7300 ft (over Donner and back down into Lake Tahoe) and back. I think GMPD's point about getting up to speed faster is probably the reason for the bump. When you have to slow and then come back up to speed, it happens much faster with little pedal. On flat ground I don't expect to see quite the same bump if any.
Anywho, good enough for me.
Lot of things can affect the mileage but I've driven it pretty much the same each time ( don't go crazy and stay between 65 and 70) and before was consistent and after appears to be consistent. On this drive you are climbing from 1000 ft elevation to 7300 ft (over Donner and back down into Lake Tahoe) and back. I think GMPD's point about getting up to speed faster is probably the reason for the bump. When you have to slow and then come back up to speed, it happens much faster with little pedal. On flat ground I don't expect to see quite the same bump if any.
Anywho, good enough for me.
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Joined: 07-05-2008
Posts: 5,464
From: Akron Ohio
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Joined: 02-24-2009
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From: NEW YORK