HOrnbrod Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Just got back from a trip to Tuscaloosa and back to pin on the daughter #2 Lieutenant's bars at her graduation and USAF commissioning. Daughter #1 got her's last year in the Army, so now the cycle is complete. :D Anyhow, I digress. It was about a 500mi round trip and 90% interstate. About a week before I left, I installed a NOS AIS on the throttle body, not because I needed to, but just to see how it would affect mileage and/or performance. The old one was clean and functioning well, so I thought. After the computer "learned" the new AIS output and compensated, it idled about 250 RPM lower and for the first time I could hear the lope in the idle caused by the stroker cam. My previous best highway mileage mileage was 21 MPG. For the entire trip, including lots of riding around in the city of Tuscaloosa, was a solid 25MPG over two tankfuls. And I was flying on the interstate at 75MPH+. Naturally I was happy with the improvement, and will continue to monitor the mileage closely that I'm back and driving mostly around town. Has to be legit since nothing else has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Congrats. She going to flight school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 No Jim, she didn't get the waiver for her eyesight unfortunately. Made it in every other qual, but not eyesight reg. But she did get a full flight crew slot for an ABM (Air Battle Manager), usually riding an E-3 AWACS (airborne warning and control system), or similar newer high altitude aircraft. After training for nine months at Tyndall Air Force Base she will get full flight pay, just doesn't fly the plane. She's okay with that, because her big plan has always been for the USAF to pay for her law school later and to get into the USAF JAG Corps (Judge Advocate Officer) as a lawyer. Her degree from UA is Criminal Justice. :brows: Knowing her, she'll get it too. She was the only female commissioned this weekend, so Dad and Mom are proud. Damn, my head sure wasn't screwed on that tight what I was 21. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Too smart we get to late Too old we get to soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 wow! congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Too smart we get to lateToo old we get to soon Jim is Comancheclub's Yoda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 replaced mine, got 23 mpg driving the highway + city, did 150 miles on 6.5 gallons and this is climbing mountains (no straight roads where i live just up and down mountains XD ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Too smart we get to lateToo old we get to soon Jim is Comancheclub's Yoda! :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one2hunt Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Congrats to you and your daighter. Sounds like you've raised good kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepdoggydogB Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Congratulations Don! I'll have to try that out, the best I get with all freeway driving is 16. I know my Cooper STT's are not helping my fuel mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Congrats. I guess I'm not the only old guy on here with grown kids. :brows: You getting that kind of mileage with a stroker 4.?? I've only had mine on 1 road trip. But I was pulling a trailer so my mileage wasn't very good. I'd be tickled to get over 20 with the ole mule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 You getting that kind of mileage with a stroker 4.?? I've only had mine on 1 road trip. But I was pulling a trailer so my mileage wasn't very good. I'd be tickled to get over 20 with the ole mule. Sure do. I keep it at 70-75 MPH (about 2600 RPM w. the 4.10s and 31s) and always get at least 21-24 MPG. Unfortunately around town (80% of my driving) it only gets around 13-15 MPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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