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Originally Posted by Johjamkep An M42 turbo would be interesting in one of these, I have to say. Although I am opting for a turbo'd M52B28 so we'll see. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
I am not sure how that would effect the weight. Considering the piping/turbo/FMI etc. What I hope to eventually do (funding/time/length of ownership considered) is go with a aluminum m52 block, then with lightweight battery, cf hood would get it closer to stock balance.
The other consideration for me is that a turbo m44 wouldn't be legal here in California, so I am trying to get something I can get smog legal.
Did a compression to make sure the engine is actually healthy. Got 150psi all across (forgot to keep my throttle open . . .) so it is really healthy, it did get a 3way valve job/headgasket etc. I think once the exhaust is cleaned up and shifter/suspension is tightened up it should be fine.
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Update:
1st Tank of gas 21.7MPG (M52 w/s52 cams TRM tune and 3.46 diff, 195/60/15 tires)
2nd: 23 MPG
3nd: 23.4 MPG
4th: 23.7 MPG
5th: 22.5 MPG (swapped on DS1's 225/45/17)
6th?:22.8 MPG
Seems like ~23mpg is my norm now. This is with ~70% freeway ~30% city, but I would say ~30% of the freeway driving is after work, bumper to bumper stop and go driving.
** Switched to 89 Oct with Chev/Tech - I thought I got some better MPG with 89oct! first two fuel ups was 24mpg, but then third dropped to 23 again... sigh.
24.0 MPG
24.0 MPG
23.2 MPG
** Alignment, CEL (camsensor and intake temp) fixed.
24.9 MPG
21.5 MPG
24.8 MPG
23.5 MPG
Still seem to be stuck at 23ish MPG, if I drive around 70-65 on the freeway with mostly freeway I can think I can break into 25 MPG as I got really close above a few times.