[Shotimes] Gas & Gas Mileage

[Zach Leahy]

I know it depends a lot on your driving style.  Even with a lot of
city miles, I can get 22-23 out of the 93.  But, this is being quite
cautious.  I hav a vacuum gauge in that car so I can keep pretty close
tabs to how hard I run the engine.  Highway sees high 20's, but again
if you are cautious and attentive.  My "mix" generally puts me in the
25mpg area.

I have a harder time with the 92 though because it is so quiet, and
the throttle is so much lighter.  I tend to step on it a little
harder.  it's especially easy since there is no needle that sweeps
toward zero in that car as you jam th gas.  I am in the 22-23mpg range
in a "mix" of driving.

Best I have ever gotten was out of the 93, I got 32.2mpg in a mix of
city/country roads/interstate.  I was extremely cautions though and I
was making every effort to get the best milage I could.  (Like driving
with the windows up and only running "vent" to avoid the compressor) 
It was a fun experiment, but I had to totally not have any fun with
the car.

Running the compressor does make a considerable difference in milage. 
Slowing down is also hugely effective as aerodynamic drag is a
function of Velocity^2

For those who really want to know my highway driving secrets... .i
generally set my pace not based upon the speedo, but based on the Vac
gauge.  I will get up to highway speed and hold the throttle (not
cruise control) at a constant vac level.  Usually 18in Hg.  that puts
you in a pace that is about 72-75 on flat ground, but may drop to 60
up hills.  One needs to be cautious too becasue a good run down a hill
will put you into the 80+ range.   Gotta be looking for the coppers
some times.

I take some personal pride in getting pretty good milage from a SHO,
but I have learned some tricks.  the biggest of which is just to sit
back, relax, and drive 64 instead of 74... or 84...  saves on tickets
too.

Z



On Apr 8, 2005 9:41 AM, Peter Maggiacomo <gtsrider@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have used reg 87 for 4 years since I bought my
> 95MTX.
> It's always run great with NO ping or detonation.
> However, my mileage has not been up to the lists
> quoted mileage. It may be the AC factor, which is on
> 12 months a year set at 65 dgrees on the thermostst.
> I live in Florida and 99% of my driving is from stop
> light to stop light. My mileage has'nt changed in the
> 4 years of ownership, at 25mpg 70-80mph. The city
> mileage is a mear 15 with AC running and sitting at
> long lights. So I don't know, maybe my mileage is OK
> for what the driving conditions are?
> -Pete
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