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S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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I have an early Ap1, 2001 which shoots a bit more fuel than the 02+ but I get around 22-25 all around. About 27-28 on the highway using cruise.
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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damn, i'd never thought a vette would have such great gas milage haha.
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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Default Re: S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

Originally Posted by important
i never did understand how that works.
Shut off the injectors and ignition for those 4 cylinders. Then they're passive. If the injectors aren't flowing any fuel, the cylinders aren't consuming any fuel.

Unfortunately you still have 8 cylinders worth of friction, but there isn't really any way around that.




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