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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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Best thing you could have done.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by rjolly87
so, some people report losses, and some report gains. do those that report losses have trouble keeping out of this new found power, or does it actually hurt?
This is the problem.
Some change it for the mileage and those of us with willpower stay off the throttle and get added mileage driving like Gramma.
Others of us change it, become more addicted to the right pedal and lose a little mileage due to driving style.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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My average before my CAI was 20 ish

Then after install it was 21 ish

Now with new computer and excellent running engine i think i got 20 on this tank and 17.5 before that. I should replace the O2 sensor just to see if that helps... I have pulled above 21 only rarely.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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I haven't put enough miles on to tell, since I did my intake over the weekend, but I agree, you can get addicted to the "Happy Pedal". I try to only use it when I need it, to get up to speed on an entrance ramp, or to pass a truck on the freeway or something, but when I do need to do that, Oh man, it'* good.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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Pretty much it comes down to this: People with high self control see a gain. People with little/no self control....well, their mileage falls through the floor
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Logan
Pretty much it comes down to this: People with high self control see a gain. People with little/no self control....well, their mileage falls through the floor
Drive an L67 and we'll see what happens to your self control Logan.

Let CorvetteCrazy drive the same car w/you in the passenger seat and we'll see what happens to the bladder control...lol (He was at NEBF.. He left more rubber than DriverJohn at WCBF )
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:43 AM
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JDB < K&N sound

I got addicted to the sound and can't keep my foot off the pedal now, and milage still went up 3! (23.5 to 26.5 highway)
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Logan
Pretty much it comes down to this: People with high self control see a gain. People with little/no self control....well, their mileage falls through the floor
Life'* too short for self control...let 'er rip!
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