STAGE 1 may mean better fuel economy!

[Gary04GT]

With nearly 2000 miles on STAGE 1 my car "really rocks" [?] --absolutely flawless performance and outstanding drivability--with a dividend of [u]slightly</u> improved fuel economy. [8D] Depending on the weather, road conditions, and driving style, it appears as though gas mileage (using exclusively Chevron Supreme 92 octane gasoline) is anywhere from 0 to 12% better than before S1 was installed. IMHO, it is a real shame that DC does not offer the STAGE 1 Turbo Upgrade as an option when ordering a new PT Cruiser turbo model from the factory [V] as the company would increase profits and have more happy customers! [8)]

What are your thoughts? What has been your experience regarding fuel ecomony since STAGE 1 was installed on your car? Curious minds want to know!

[ptgtcb]

My thoughts, SII! I have not actually documented it but it sure seems that I go farther on a tank of gas, If I can keep my foot out of it.
[8)]

[sakigt]

Do you think it may be the smoother transmission shifts? At very low parking lot speeds my car used to clunk around the gears...now its smooth as a babys...face.

[Gary04GT]

The improved and smoother transmission shifts are no doubt helpful.

[JPMS GT]

Gary, I thought about geting the Stage I and my mileage went up to 17.5, the same as my V8 Explorer! Maybe if I get the Stage I I can get the mileage higher. I do have a clunky tranny, too. [8)]

John

[Mike-in-Orange]

I've got S1 on my Turbo Lite and 03baggedturbo's full VAK intake system on it as well. The VAK is a fairly recent addition, at least with the full open intake portion installed - I've had the uppercharge pipe on for a while now.

Anyway, I had to see a client about 100 miles away last Thursday and had plans on going to the track on Saturday night. I was sort of surprised at how much gas I still had in my tank after the 200 mile round trip Thursday, and didn't use the car at all on Friday. I got in 4 runs at the track (my best time being a 14.873 @ 90.54mph!) and, get this.....my total mileage for the 200 mile round trip freeway time PLUS the track time was....drum roll please....

20.08mpg!!!

I really wanted to check my mileage with just the freeway driving but I didn't want to make my track runs with a full tank. Pretty cool, huh?[8D]

[PTGT_Boy]

The track ate alot of gas.....

[Gary04GT]

quote:Originally posted by JPMS GT

Gary,...Maybe if I get the Stage I I can get the mileage higher. I do have a clunky tranny, too. [8)]John

John, I would recommend you consider installing S1 primarily for increased performance/power, improved driveability, and more driving FUN [8)]--NOT for better fuel economy. However, be happy if your gas mileage improves after S1 installation, but, consider this just a nice little "plus"! [|)] However, if your wife is having some reservations about you spending more money on another MOD then "push" the improved S1 gas mileage thing--it works! [?]

[Mike-in-Orange]

quote:PTGT_Boy Posted - 07/19/2004 : 8:32:49 PM
The track ate alot of gas.....

Yeah, it did, but I'm actually impressed that I still managed 20mpg including track time!

[steve smith]

i dont have stage 1 and my pt cruiser turbo lite take more gaz tan my 96 mustang gt i whant to buy a stage 1 and mopar whant to know my serial number and my millage i dont know what to do i think is for void my waranty i come from canada (quebec) is it the in the us you have to tell your serial number[:I]