MPG 300bhp
23 September 2014, 08:11 PM
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I'd like to know why the standard Blob STI is recorded as doing 25mpg and the stock WRX 30mpg.
Someone once said it was solely because of the gearbox but I can't see how that would be a factor other than its heavier.
Someone once said it was solely because of the gearbox but I can't see how that would be a factor other than its heavier.
23 September 2014, 08:20 PM
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I've moved to pink injectors, STI turbo, 225bhp to 300bhp and I'm seeing better MPG - so we are back at the gearbox again. Or heads.
23 September 2014, 08:21 PM
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23 September 2014, 08:31 PM
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That would be shocking. My WRX averages 30-40mpg depending on how I drive.
Obviously if I drove to Asda and back without coming off boost it'd be around 6-18.
I continually monitor my AFR's and MPG to know everything is as it should be.
I went from Birstall to Durkar after the fitment of a less restrictive cat and recorded 40.5mpg
I won't stop until I can get 50mpg. I think it can be done with work on the parasitics and some more weight saving options.
Obviously if I drove to Asda and back without coming off boost it'd be around 6-18.
I continually monitor my AFR's and MPG to know everything is as it should be.
I went from Birstall to Durkar after the fitment of a less restrictive cat and recorded 40.5mpg
I won't stop until I can get 50mpg. I think it can be done with work on the parasitics and some more weight saving options.
23 September 2014, 08:59 PM
#42
Blob WRX PPP was averaging around 28mpg mostly town driving with the odd squirt at the lights and 36mpg on a run @ between 70/80mph with the odd squirt, I never let it go below qtr and the most fuel I have ever managed to get in it was 34ltrs and regularly do between 220/260 miles when cruising. figures a bit screwed as I now just fill it up once a week and that's usually £25/30 worth unless I'm whoring about and having some fun. I'm out in the sticks so only getting about 20/23mpg max these days.
If I can be arsed to work it out as I only pay attention when i'm on a long run, other than that I don't do loads of miles day to day, probably only drive it 2/3 times a week so fuel consumption is not an issue.
Sti is heavier and got that silly wing on the back so increased drag, which is why they are driven by blokes with small d!cks and drag queens.
If I can be arsed to work it out as I only pay attention when i'm on a long run, other than that I don't do loads of miles day to day, probably only drive it 2/3 times a week so fuel consumption is not an issue.Sti is heavier and got that silly wing on the back so increased drag, which is why they are driven by blokes with small d!cks and drag queens.
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23 September 2014, 09:14 PM
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Blob WRX PPP was averaging around 28mpg mostly town driving with the odd squirt at the lights and 36mpg on a run @ between 70/80mph with the odd squirt, I never let it go below qtr and the most fuel I have ever managed to get in it was 34ltrs and regularly do between 220/260 miles when cruising. figures a bit screwed as I now just fill it up once a week and that's usually £25/30 worth unless I'm whoring about and having some fun. I'm out in the sticks so only getting about 20/23mpg max these days. If I can be arsed to work it out as I only pay attention when i'm on a long run, other than that I don't do loads of miles day to day, probably only drive it 2/3 times a week so fuel consumption is not an issue.
Sti is heavier and got that silly wing on the back so increased drag, which is why they are driven by blokes with small d!cks and drag queens.
If I can be arsed to work it out as I only pay attention when i'm on a long run, other than that I don't do loads of miles day to day, probably only drive it 2/3 times a week so fuel consumption is not an issue.Sti is heavier and got that silly wing on the back so increased drag, which is why they are driven by blokes with small d!cks and drag queens.
I suppose the STI has up to 90kg more weight, keener ratios, more drag from boot spoiler, scoop and spats. Am I right in thinking wheel diameter comes into play?
23 September 2014, 10:10 PM
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24 September 2014, 12:25 PM
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It could be due to the increase in torque though.
Poodling around here my car's in 5th probably far more times (and longer) than anyone else. (Bear in mind it's also lighter than an STi).
Lower revs compensates a bit for increased fuel flow etc.
(Still only get 21-22 though but can get 24-25 on a motorway run).
24 September 2014, 12:51 PM
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24 September 2014, 01:38 PM
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happens quite a lot 
24 September 2014, 09:59 PM
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Fluctuating between 32-40mpg at the moment but big plans afoot...
24 September 2014, 10:39 PM
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I reckon I could get 50mpg out of mine - if I coasted down the longest hill we have in my locality (about a 3-miler) and carried on for as far as my momentum allowed.
How much fuel/sec does a 353bhp machine do on tickover?
How much fuel/sec does a 353bhp machine do on tickover?