gas milage on 2.3 turbo

[cavi]

out of curiosity what kind of milage does a 2.3 turbo conversion do?

 

[Red_LX]

I was getting 25 mpg in my Thunderbird, I would think in a Mustang it would be slightly better due to being a lighter car.

 

[Mr. Rustypwnz]

My svo gets 30 on the highway, I would assume the same for a converted one.

 

[140cilx]

I've gotten 34 outta my SVO (3.55 gear) and 28 outta my LX (3.73).

 

[65ShelbyClone]

Dang, how fast(or slow) were you driving to get 34mpg? Thats 10 more than I can manage, but I already know my car has unusually bad economy. The plugs are new Autolite 764s, but I think the cap, rotor, and wires are original plus the engine harness is falling apart.

All my highway driving is at 70+ so its taching up at 2900-3100rpm.

 

[85 Turbo Bird]

hehe... I was getting about 18 with my 85TC when I had it but a lot of my driving was on the streets and then about 80mph when I was on the freeway

 

[Stinger]

I could never get more than 24-25 out of mine...that's at 75-80mph though...

 

[jgt58]

i get 31 mpg on mine , but my car never sees above 55mph and its all hwy driving and 93 octane on my 91 LX 2.3L 5speed

 

[65ShelbyClone]

Eh, you put premium in your 2.3 N/A?

 

[jgt58]

if I dont , I only get about 25 mpg. I didnt belive it myself but after test after test its true

 

[65ShelbyClone]

I was curious, so I did the calculations. Assuming you have a 12gal tank, buy $3.799 premium, and get 31mpg, it costs $0.12/mile. With $3.499 regular and 25mpg, it costs $0.14 per mile. I guess it's kinda like paying more for diesel to get the extra economy.

 

[jgt58]

actually I have a 15.7 gallon tank , and its 3.75 for regular and 3.95 for premium