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Deck Plate Hurting Gas Mileage?

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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DOT3
The mod could help the restricted air flow at the high end but more HP at full throttle doesn't get you better MPG. At "normal cruising speeds" the mod won't make much difference.
I fully 112% agree. The only thing I was commenting on is that there's more reason to do this mod than bypassing the elbow.
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by xcmountain80
I can say with it out sucks ass, with it in keeps some extra cash in the gas expense account. I hate that stupid noise anyway it doesnt seem to do a whole hell of alot just make noise and the more you push the more it makes .


Aaron
Wow, talk about a disgruntled customer!
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by grimpy
When I did my deckplate my gas mileage was the same... I take it on/off every once in a while to see what works best... I get the same 170-180 miles and the pos gas light comes on...
wow! and I thought I was doing bad at 210/tank.
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by xcmountain80
I hate that stupid noise anyway it doesnt seem to do a whole hell of alot just make noise and the more you push the more it makes . Aaron
That noise tells you it's working!!!
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Old May 2, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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As the NEW VW comercial states "it is definately sucking"

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