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I'm getting crappy gas mileage.....

Started by Just 6T9 CHGR, October 10, 2006, 10:42:26 AM

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Just 6T9 CHGR

October 10, 2006, 10:42:26 AM
....and I love it!   :boogie:

With an 8.48 gallon fillup I'm averaging 5.42 MPG!

That was all street driving, never kept it out of the secondary's, blasting around town mpg.

Going to the track again tonight to hopefully make that MPG even lower  :icon_smile_evil:


Drive it like you stole it!

Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Brock Samson

#1
October 10, 2006, 10:50:24 AM
hummm,.. purple, blower,.. '70?...  ???

Just 6T9 CHGR

#2
October 10, 2006, 10:56:43 AM
Quote from: Brock Samson on October 10, 2006, 10:50:24 AM
hummm,.. purple, blower,.. '70?... ???

yep :thumbs:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Brock Samson

#3
October 10, 2006, 10:59:17 AM
common man keep posting...  :icon_smile_shy:

PocketThunder

#4
October 10, 2006, 11:30:16 AM
8.5 mpg here.  And i cant keep my foot out of it from 55 to 95 on the free way.  i love those little blasts to "get out of harms way"  :angel:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

Charger_Fan

#5
October 10, 2006, 12:12:01 PM
Cool pics, is that the car with 2 gas caps?

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

694spdRT

#6
October 10, 2006, 12:13:14 PM
I went less than 100 miles on my last tank full so I am right there with ya.  :2thumbs:

I wonder what the blower car is getting.  :scratchchin:
1968 Charger 383 auto
1969 Charger R/T 440 4 speed
1970 Charger 500 440 auto
1972 Challenger 318
1976 W200 Club Cab 4x4 400 auto 
1978 Ramcharger 360 auto
2001 Durango SLT 4.7L (daily driver)
2005 Ram 2500 4x4 Big Horn Cummins Diesel 6 speed
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7 Hemi

Just 6T9 CHGR

#7
October 10, 2006, 12:23:46 PM
Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on October 10, 2006, 12:12:01 PM
Cool pics, is that the car with 2 gas caps?

Yes
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

firefighter3931

#8
October 10, 2006, 12:29:48 PM
Quote from: Just 6T9_CHGR.... on October 10, 2006, 10:42:26 AM
Going to the track again tonight to hopefully make that MPG even lower  :icon_smile_evil:


Cool  :icon_smile_cool: Have some fun and go for the big 12 sec time slip.

- air up the front tires to 40 psi
- drop the rear pressure to 18-20 psi
- disconnect the swaybar end links

Let her RIP !  :icon_smile_big:


Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

Just 6T9 CHGR

#9
October 10, 2006, 12:40:56 PM
For me to shave almost 2 seconds off my best of 13.9 I think its gonna take a lot more than a tire psi change..... ;)
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Brock Samson

#10
October 10, 2006, 12:41:43 PM
who's car is that?..
and more pics please...

Chris G.

#11
October 10, 2006, 12:55:15 PM
Maybe I'll take the old Twizzle down and turn out a 20sec time? I'm looking for 19's, so maybe I'll do the tire pressure trick.  :P

Quote from: Brock Samson on October 10, 2006, 12:41:43 PM
who's car is that?..
and more pics please...

A request for a '70? Coming right up.  :icon_smile_wink:




Brock Samson

#12
October 10, 2006, 01:00:22 PM
more... that a bikini hood on it last night?..

Just 6T9 CHGR

#13
October 10, 2006, 01:44:37 PM
My pics were from last year....he had the "half hood' on it then
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

deputycrawford

#14
October 10, 2006, 02:42:50 PM
I drove my car at very light throttle from my house to Norwalk Raceway for the Chrysler Classic. I remeber putting around 70 miles on the odometer and topping it back off for the ride home. It took 8.6 gallons in just 70 miles at just a 3000 rpm cruise. Right on track with the rest of you darn motor heads. Thats 8.13 miles per gallon of 94 octane.....MMMMMM.....Octane....
If it ain't wide open; it ain't running.        Rule number one in motocross racing: Pin it; row the gear box; and wait until you hit something.     At work my motto is: If you need me, call someone else.

firefighter3931

#15
October 10, 2006, 03:18:15 PM
Quote from: Just 6T9_CHGR.... on October 10, 2006, 12:40:56 PM
For me to shave almost 2 seconds off my best of 13.9 I think its gonna take a lot more than a tire psi change..... ;)


Hmmmm....13.9 > 12.9 = 1 second  ;)


Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

General 713

#16
October 10, 2006, 03:57:38 PM
you can drive a car around with a blower legally?  ???:o  sweet

deputycrawford

#17
October 10, 2006, 05:46:22 PM
Yes you can drive around with a blower legally. Oh, I expect mine to do a 12.70 the next time I get to the track.
If it ain't wide open; it ain't running.        Rule number one in motocross racing: Pin it; row the gear box; and wait until you hit something.     At work my motto is: If you need me, call someone else.

Chris G.

#18
October 10, 2006, 05:51:11 PM
Here's yer hood Strat.

cool440

#19
October 10, 2006, 05:55:24 PM
I thought PORN wasn't allowed :o :yesnod:

SWEEEEEET!
69 Charger (R/T clone), 440 (60 over bore) edelbrock performer RPM top end, balanced, nothing second rate) over 500hp, new drive train, 727 rebuild manual shift reverse valve train, TTI headers and exhaust, painless wiring, autometer phantom gauges.  My true garage resto! Very Proud of her.

deputycrawford

#20
October 10, 2006, 06:01:13 PM
This site IS my porn. I'm on it all the time. I have over 500 posts in about 1 yr. I just have to get a life.
If it ain't wide open; it ain't running.        Rule number one in motocross racing: Pin it; row the gear box; and wait until you hit something.     At work my motto is: If you need me, call someone else.

Brock Samson

#21
October 10, 2006, 06:45:57 PM
That's not  original!  :icon_smile_wink:

Just 6T9 CHGR

#22
October 10, 2006, 08:04:35 PM
Quote from: firefighter3931 on October 10, 2006, 03:18:15 PM
Quote from: Just 6T9_CHGR.... on October 10, 2006, 12:40:56 PM
For me to shave almost 2 seconds off my best of 13.9 I think its gonna take a lot more than a tire psi change..... ;)


Hmmmm....13.9 > 12.9 = 1 second ;)


Ron

Yep your right.....

Traction gods were not on my side tonight......ran a 15.0 @ 97 :(

Spun the wheels damn near halfway down the track...I'll get it right one day.  We need to go in a Weds night for test & tune to get more than one run in though.....
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

firefighter3931

#23
October 10, 2006, 09:10:12 PM
Quote from: Just 6T9_CHGR.... on October 10, 2006, 08:04:35 PM
Quote from: firefighter3931 on October 10, 2006, 03:18:15 PM
Quote from: Just 6T9_CHGR.... on October 10, 2006, 12:40:56 PM
For me to shave almost 2 seconds off my best of 13.9 I think its gonna take a lot more than a tire psi change..... ;)


Hmmmm....13.9 > 12.9 = 1 second ;)


Ron

Yep your right.....

Traction gods were not on my side tonight......ran a 15.0 @ 97 :(

Spun the wheels damn near halfway down the track...I'll get it right one day.  We need to go in a Weds night for test & tune to get more than one run in though.....


Nice try anyway Chris.  :thumbs: The changes i suggested were to increase traction and help with weight transfer. If you're burning the tires halfway down the track that means it's making some descent power.  :icon_smile_big: Probably enough for a 12.99 pass with any luck  :yesnod: Get the 60ft time down into the 1.80 range and you're there.


Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

deputycrawford

#24
October 10, 2006, 10:45:20 PM
Firefighter is right. My 60ft is 1.84. Get your traction set up and you will hit the 12's.
If it ain't wide open; it ain't running.        Rule number one in motocross racing: Pin it; row the gear box; and wait until you hit something.     At work my motto is: If you need me, call someone else.

Just 6T9 CHGR

#25
October 11, 2006, 02:16:24 AM
The 60 ft time is relative to wheel spin correct?

Heres the 60 ft times the 3 times I went out

2.286-----14.301 @ 98.12

2.286-----13.984 @ 100.46

2.349-----15.017 @ 97.85

Weird how I had identical 60' times on both the first 2 runs.

Last night it usually does spin in 1st gear and then when I shift 1-2 it spins a bit & hooks.....this time it kept spinning in 2nd until I let off!  I was like John Force smoking them at half track  (actually had smoke!)
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Shakey

#26
October 11, 2006, 06:01:57 AM
Quote from: Just 6T9_CHGR.... on October 11, 2006, 02:16:24 AM
The 60 ft time is relative to wheel spin correct?

Heres the 60 ft times the 3 times I went out

2.286-----14.301 @ 98.12

2.286-----13.984 @ 100.46

2.349-----15.017 @ 97.85

Weird how I had identical 60' times on both the first 2 runs.

Last night it usually does spin in 1st gear and then when I shift 1-2 it spins a bit & hooks.....this time it kept spinning in 2nd until I let off!  I was like John Force smoking them at half track  (actually had smoke!)

I think you'll need to get someone with a video camera one night 'cause I would love to see video of that!   :yesnod:

What'd I say before - show & go =  :2thumbs:

694spdRT

#27
October 11, 2006, 09:24:35 AM
Sounds like you are making good power out of that showpiece.

Just keep it straight....a halftrack bounce off the wall would make me cry like a baby.  :'(
1968 Charger 383 auto
1969 Charger R/T 440 4 speed
1970 Charger 500 440 auto
1972 Challenger 318
1976 W200 Club Cab 4x4 400 auto 
1978 Ramcharger 360 auto
2001 Durango SLT 4.7L (daily driver)
2005 Ram 2500 4x4 Big Horn Cummins Diesel 6 speed
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7 Hemi

firefighter3931

#28
October 11, 2006, 11:31:36 AM
Quote from: Just 6T9_CHGR.... on October 11, 2006, 02:16:24 AM
The 60 ft time is relative to wheel spin correct?


Wheel spin will have a direct effect on 60ft times....you are correct. There are other factors that come into play as well, but in your case....wheel spin is the most significant factor. Usually, 1/4 mile mph is a good indicator of how much power the engine is making : basicly comparing the MPH to the Car's weight.....BUT, this isn't even a valid baromoter of your car's performance because the excessive wheelspin to 1/2 track is scrubbing off so much 1/4 mile MPH. Hope that makes sense Chris....


I'd luv to see that 69 with a set of stickies and a little suspension tuning !   :devil:



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

472 R/T SE

#29
October 11, 2006, 11:55:46 AM
 :o I'm getting low 13's on the highway, and that's romping it on occasion. 

I went to the track a week and a half ago.  Like you Chris I spun most of the way.  First time out I kicked it sideways about 1/8 mile.
Just couldn't get any traction.  I don't have any feeling at all in my right leg versus my left having some some so it's hard to feather the throttle but I was getting better.  My mph was 109 and RT's were consistent in the .120-.150 range. 

FUN! FUN!

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471_Magnum

#30
October 11, 2006, 12:33:55 PM
18 mpg highway (no that's not a typo).
"I can fix it... my old man is a television repairman... he's got the ultimate set of tools... I can fix it."

Charger_Fan

#31
October 11, 2006, 12:44:55 PM
Quote from: Chris G. on October 10, 2006, 05:51:11 PM
Here's yer hood Strat.
Geez, that really is a half-a-hood! :scope: I've gotta say, that's the first I've seen that done.


Quote from: 472 R/T SE on October 11, 2006, 11:55:46 AM
:o I'm getting low 13's on the highway, and that's romping it on occasion. 

I went to the track a week and a half ago.  Like you Chris I spun most of the way.  First time out I kicked it sideways about 1/8 mile.
Just couldn't get any traction.  I don't have any feeling at all in my right leg versus my left having some some so it's hard to feather the throttle but I was getting better.  My mph was 109 and RT's were consistent in the .120-.150 range. 

FUN! FUN!
Way to go, Mike!!  :2thumbs:

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

Just 6T9 CHGR

#32
October 11, 2006, 12:46:39 PM
Quote from: Shakey on October 11, 2006, 06:01:57 AM


I think you'll need to get someone with a video camera one night 'cause I would love to see video of that!   :yesnod:

What'd I say before - show & go = :2thumbs:

Ask & ye shall receive....
Hard to see in the video but there is a guy "mopping" my lane after the last guy went....probably oiled down the track a bit...probably didnt help my issue
Hard to see the smoke but its there.....it happened on the 1-2 shift

Click here to see Video
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Shakey

#33
October 11, 2006, 01:02:49 PM
Very cool!  Thanks for posting that for us.   :yesnod:
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