Has anyone done any mods that have actually increased mpg? If so, how much did it increase? Seems like most mods reduce mileage. I'd like to do some mods but want to offset the reduction by doing some that provide an increase.
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2008 Voodoo Blue FJ Cruiser 4x4 Auto Transmission
CQ-Convenience Package Includes:
Cruise Control
Rear Parking Sonar
UR - Upgrade Package #2 Includes:
A-TRAC
Rear Differential Lock
Multi-Info Display (Exterior Temp Gage/ Compass/Inclinometer)
P265/OR 17" Alloy Wheels
6-Disc Changer and Subwoofer
400W Inverter
Roof Rack
I put in the TRD CAI And got 3-5 mpg out of it It really wakes up the engine and makes a big differance in the power dept. Also while you're at it add on the URD MAF sensor it gave me another mpg or 2 and a huge power increase
__________________ '07 Black Diamond Upgrade 2, TRD CAI, TRD Quickshifter, Flowmaster Super 44, Murder'd out window tint, Black Out, White Bezel, URD MAF
I put in the TRD CAI And got 3-5 mpg out of it It really wakes up the engine and makes a big differance in the power dept. Also while you're at it add on the URD MAF sensor it gave me another mpg or 2 and a huge power increase
sorry, but those gains are not possible with your mods.. even with a fully built, forced inducted engine will have a hard time achieving those claims.
You might be able squeeze out a few with a high flowing exhaust and a CAI, or you could get a Unichip installed to reprogram your computer.
__________________ 07 BD FJC 4x4 6MT
Donahoe coilovers in the fr
Donahoe springs and shocks in the rr
285/75/r16 BFG M/Ts
gun metal TRD wheels
TRD exhaust
All Pro rock sliders
rr locker
A-trac
afe CAI kit
Pioneer Avic D3 navi
Sirius radio
HID headlights
Source 10# CO2 tank
CAI alone does not increase MPG's - IMO. I have a fully stock FJC that I drive like a grandpa and I got on avg 19-21MPG and after the CAI, it was the same. Performance on the otherhand, is much better, especially on the mid/high RPM ranges, with the CAI.
The best MPG mod you can do is to change your driving habits, and keep your foot out of it!
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Mods are a funny thing like that. As mentioned above, a forced induction system would help, but then what's the point of having it if you're not going to use it. You may see 2-3 mpg with a supercharger if you drive conservatively; and you could lose more than that if you get your foot into it too much. It's a vicious cycle i tell ya.