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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #15 on: February 28, 2008 - 08:19:02 PM »


    I could careless about gas but for your sake here is my input. My car has a 440ci stock(ish), headers etc, around 390-400hp. 3.91 with 3.05 in OD. I can/have/could get around 13.8 to 17mpg+ (250 to 300miles a tank). That is of course driving like a granny. 13.8 is not however, over taken normally, just enjoying the car. If you spend most of your time at WOT then like any performance car from 2L to 8.8L+ you're going to eat gas, just part of life lol.

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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #16 on: February 29, 2008 - 06:47:24 AM »
     :iagree: :dogpile: :burnout: :burnout:

    Drive like you like it and to %$$#$%^% with gas mileage...

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    Offline dwbiggs

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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #17 on: February 29, 2008 - 10:53:10 AM »
    Thought it was common knowledge that you don't worry about gas mileage when you drive musclecars.  :nono:  Why take the enjoyment out of driving these fine machines?  :dunno: 
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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #18 on: February 29, 2008 - 10:59:12 AM »
    Quote from: StRoKer on February 28, 2008 - 05:59:06 PM
    I get 2   :o

     :roflsmiley:  :smilielol:

    Sorry, can't comment here about 440 mileage.   :-[  I just have a little smogged 340.  :P
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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #19 on: February 29, 2008 - 11:17:35 AM »
    While I agree that nobody buys and drives a musclecar for stupendous gas mileage, Lets try not to be too harsh about the question.  At a predicted 4 bucks a gallon this summer, the fact that my car gets about 10-12 mpg will certainly impact how many days a week I take it on the 35 mile one way jaunt to work.  If gas was free, I would use it every single sunny day.  When it costs me 20 - 25 bucks a day to drive it to work,  I need to be a little more discriminating.

    Overdrive swaps aren't popular only because of the driveability. :2cents:
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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #20 on: February 29, 2008 - 12:30:23 PM »
    Quote from: FJ5_440 on February 29, 2008 - 11:17:35 AM
    While I agree that nobody buys and drives a musclecar for stupendous gas mileage, Lets try not to be too harsh about the question.  At a predicted 4 bucks a gallon this summer, the fact that my car gets about 10-12 mpg will certainly impact how many days a week I take it on the 35 mile one way jaunt to work.  If gas was free, I would use it every single sunny day.  When it costs me 20 - 25 bucks a day to drive it to work,  I need to be a little more discriminating.

    Overdrive swaps aren't popular only because of the driveability. :2cents:


    I agree 100%.  Lets not laugh and point because he asked about mileage.  There isnt one person on here that hasnt ever checked their mileage?  If you can do a few things to get better mileage, why not?  Oh well, I'm getting a little off topic here.   :misbehaving:
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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #21 on: February 29, 2008 - 05:17:30 PM »
    Quote from: FJ5_440 on February 29, 2008 - 11:17:35 AM
    While I agree that nobody buys and drives a musclecar for stupendous gas mileage, Lets try not to be too harsh about the question.  At a predicted 4 bucks a gallon this summer, the fact that my car gets about 10-12 mpg will certainly impact how many days a week I take it on the 35 mile one way jaunt to work.  If gas was free, I would use it every single sunny day.  When it costs me 20 - 25 bucks a day to drive it to work,  I need to be a little more discriminating.

    Overdrive swaps aren't popular only because of the driveability. :2cents:


    I am SORRY... :misbehaving: Thats why I went with a 6.1 efi and a 5 speed... with gas over $3.00 a gallon you need to save all you can. :walkaway:
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #22 on: February 29, 2008 - 08:43:27 PM »
    it comes down to the little chinese guy Tu Ng
     seriously , I have been over 20 with a strong 440 with the right combo & serious tuning , 15 should be easy
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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #23 on: February 29, 2008 - 09:25:12 PM »
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on February 29, 2008 - 08:43:27 PM
    it comes down to the little chinese guy Tu Ng
     ...tuning ...

     :roflsmiley:  Hahaha!   It took me a second to get it, but I got it!  :smilielol:  I actually have a friend Tony Ng, must be his cousin?  :clueless:
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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #24 on: February 29, 2008 - 10:38:18 PM »
    With gas approaching $4, I checked my mileage today.  It was 14.3mpg with varied driving, 75% hwy speed, 25% stop-n-go.

    340/727/3.55

    I went golfing and decided to take the car out for a spin.  This added an extra $12 to my round, ouch!
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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #25 on: February 29, 2008 - 10:44:31 PM »
    Sometimes it is best to consider the SPG instead of the MPG.  :thumbsup:

    Our cars should ONLY use the SPG system.

    If you are not familiar with the acronym, it stands for;

    Smiles Per Gallon 

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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #26 on: February 29, 2008 - 11:13:46 PM »
    Quote from: Alaskan_TA on February 29, 2008 - 10:44:31 PM
    Sometimes it is best to consider the SPG instead of the MPG.  :thumbsup:

    Our cars should ONLY use the SPG system.

    If you are not familiar with the acronym, it stands for;

    Smiles Per Gallon 

    :bigsmile:  :bigsmile:  :bigsmile:



    That's the ticket!  If you want good gas milage, then drive/ride a Moped!   :bananasmi
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    Re: What kind of gas mileage can I expect when my challenger is done?
    « Reply #27 on: February 29, 2008 - 11:21:52 PM »
    Quote from: Alaskan_TA on February 29, 2008 - 10:44:31 PM
    Sometimes it is best to consider the SPG instead of the MPG.  :thumbsup:

    Our cars should ONLY use the SPG system.

    If you are not familiar with the acronym, it stands for;

    Smiles Per Gallon 

    :bigsmile:  :bigsmile:  :bigsmile:


    Awwwe, how cute was that???  :clapping:  You actually smile if you say it outloud, lol  :grinyes:
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