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RX-7 2nd Gen Specific (1986-92) RX-7 1986-92 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections. |
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The quest for more torque
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Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
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Winter fuel economy/power
Have any of you noticed that Stock ECU RX7s make no power when it is cold and they also get terrible mileage? I try to log my mileage on every tank and have the following data for your curiosity.
86 GXL 5-speed (0.69 OD out of 88 GXL) 12 degrees BTDC idle timing: Temp (F) City Mileage (MPG) Hwy Mileage (MPG) 90+ 25-28 29-31 60-80 24-26 28-29 50-60 23 (Average) 25 (Average) *Largest sample size 40-50 18-21 24-26 30-40 16-18 21-23 10-30 15-18 19-22 Using a G-tech for power comparison (numbers may not be accurate horsepower, but are comparable) I found the following: Temp (F) WHP (G-tech) 80 121 60 130 50 134 40 120 30 108 10 92 I installed a new transmission and a Haltech E6X and after tuning (during which I had some horrible mileage tanks) I acquired the following mileage chart. 86 GXL 5-speed (0.72 OD out of 86 GXL) Haltech E6X, Racing beat headers into custom exhaust, 16:1 AFR cruising, 50 degrees BTDC timing at cruising loads and speeds: Temp (F) City Mileage (MPG) Hwy Mileage (MPG) 90+ 29-31 36 *one tank only at this temp 60-80 28-29 31-35 50-60 28 (Average) 31-34 40-50 24-27 30-31 30-40 25-27 28-31 20-30 23-26 25-27 Using a G-tech for power comparison (numbers may not be accurate horsepower, but are comparable) I found the following: Temp (F) WHP (G-tech) 80 143 60 155 50 160 40 162 30 165 Now I have the misfortune of driving my '91 in the winter and have collected the following data. 91 Coupe, Automatic Transmission (0.72 OD), Idle timing 17 degrees BTDC: Temp (F) City Mileage (MPG) Hwy Mileage (MPG) 90+ 20-22 25-27 60-80 19-20 25-26 50-60 19 (Average) 23 (Average) 40-50 18-20 21-24 30-40 16-17 19-20 10-30 14-15 *Not yet tested Using a G-tech for power comparison (numbers may not be accurate horsepower, but are comparable) I found the following: Temp (F) WHP (G-tech) 70 110 60 112 50 108 40 102 30 98 20 94 My biggest reason for the numbers is to show the trend. Cooler temperatures hurt mileage and power for stock ECU, but hurt mileage less and helped power for Haltech running a constant 16:1 AFR (cruising) and 13.2:1 AFR under WOT (except for above 6,000 RPM, where the primaries maxed out). Does this mean that the stock ECU has terrible cold weather maps? Comments/Data are very welcome
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1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic) |
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