--- LET C32 Intake Almost Ready ---
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I will pony up and say I read it the same way as Zeppelin. Today the temp was 84 degrees and I was getting 27.5 out of my stock C32 with cruise on at 70 MPH or so. When I saw 8-10 MPG better I was also thinking my MPG would go to around 34 MPG with this intake.
If I could get another 3 MPG (Around 30-31 MPG) out of my stock C32 with just an intake I would be happy. Plus sounds like with the intake you pick up a couple ponies also.
If I could get another 3 MPG (Around 30-31 MPG) out of my stock C32 with just an intake I would be happy. Plus sounds like with the intake you pick up a couple ponies also.
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Yeah seriously, you must be running like 40 psi in your tires and turning the engine off down hills! I never get anything better than 24 even with the a/c off.
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Made a 150 mile trip here in the atlanta area last weekend. Kept the cruise on 80 on the interstates and drove non-aggressively while in town. Overall I averaged 21.8mpg.
I've never beaten about 23.5mpg even locked on 55mph on the interstate. Maybe it's just the hot humid atlanta weather, heh.
Either way I'm buying this intake (in black) as soon as it's available. Already got wife approval on this one, hehe.
-Rich
I've never beaten about 23.5mpg even locked on 55mph on the interstate. Maybe it's just the hot humid atlanta weather, heh.
Either way I'm buying this intake (in black) as soon as it's available. Already got wife approval on this one, hehe.
-Rich
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Made a 150 mile trip here in the atlanta area last weekend. Kept the cruise on 80 on the interstates and drove non-aggressively while in town. Overall I averaged 21.8mpg.
I've never beaten about 23.5mpg even locked on 55mph on the interstate. Maybe it's just the hot humid atlanta weather, heh.
Either way I'm buying this intake (in black) as soon as it's available. Already got wife approval on this one, hehe.
-Rich
I've never beaten about 23.5mpg even locked on 55mph on the interstate. Maybe it's just the hot humid atlanta weather, heh.
Either way I'm buying this intake (in black) as soon as it's available. Already got wife approval on this one, hehe.
-Rich
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It is pretty flat around here. That trip was just your normal slight inclines up and down in the highway. If it gets hilly it will drop to 23 or 24 MPG
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No that is normal tire pressure and running at 70 MPH with wifey (120 Pounds) as the passgenger. If the road stays flat I stay right around 27.5 MPG. Once it gets hilly drops to 23 to 24. When I was going down a couple hills it hit like 32 to 35. These are all with cruise control on.
Car is all stock.
Then a certain Z350 tails you because the car that is passing me will not get out of the fast lane so the Z can pass. Waited till he got to my passenger door and there it goes down to 10 MPG
Car is all stock.
Then a certain Z350 tails you because the car that is passing me will not get out of the fast lane so the Z can pass. Waited till he got to my passenger door and there it goes down to 10 MPG
Last edited by bud4ya; Jul 29, 2008 at 01:05 PM.
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Rich - Small world. I used to live near South Gwinnett High, off Skyland Dr.
PM me your email address...
PM me your email address...
Made a 150 mile trip here in the atlanta area last weekend. Kept the cruise on 80 on the interstates and drove non-aggressively while in town. Overall I averaged 21.8mpg.
I've never beaten about 23.5mpg even locked on 55mph on the interstate. Maybe it's just the hot humid atlanta weather, heh.
Either way I'm buying this intake (in black) as soon as it's available. Already got wife approval on this one, hehe.
-Rich
I've never beaten about 23.5mpg even locked on 55mph on the interstate. Maybe it's just the hot humid atlanta weather, heh.
Either way I'm buying this intake (in black) as soon as it's available. Already got wife approval on this one, hehe.
-Rich
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let intake
to be honest i think the mpg for our c32s is reasonable 3.2 supercharge 350bhp
but it can get a bit thirsty around town
on the motorway its very good,avg 24-26mpg...cant wait until the let intake sees the light,first time i heard of changing the induction kit will give you a bit more mpg
but it can get a bit thirsty around townon the motorway its very good,avg 24-26mpg...cant wait until the let intake sees the light,first time i heard of changing the induction kit will give you a bit more mpg
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Yup, but I want to show you guys the final piece... I'm on vacation from 1st - 10th and Erick will make sure the photos get uploaded while I'm gone. I'm leaving my car with the fabricators (FMU) and they will ensure all is done and tested.
Here is a teaser pic of the jig / prototype.
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Yup, but I want to show you guys the final piece... I'm on vacation from 1st - 10th and Erick will make sure the photos get uploaded while I'm gone. I'm leaving my car with the fabricators (FMU) and they will ensure all is done and tested.
Here is a teaser pic of the jig / prototype.
Here is a teaser pic of the jig / prototype.
but I have to say I definetly like this idea
Cold air coming from the front and forced in...is fine by me.
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[QUOTE=AMG-Jerry;2964968]Yup, but I want to show you guys the final piece... I'm on vacation from 1st - 10th and Erick will make sure the photos get uploaded while I'm gone. /QUOTE]
Enjoy the vacation my friend. Count me in for one when you get back
See yeah
Enjoy the vacation my friend. Count me in for one when you get back
See yeah
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No problem guys!
Can we start a list of those who want one? We are making 10 of these up front...then the price will go up a bit.
I need to know what color you want the tubes and covers. The default color will be the same as the stock engine cover.
1. cnchung (no color specified)
2. splinter (no color specified)
3. mramg1 (no color specified)
4. loungn14 (black as of now - call me)
5. amg-jerry (black)
6.
Red has ordered and paid
Anyone else I forgot? I know I have gotten many phone calls from members that want the kit.
Click Here to Order - Please put the color in the notes section.
Big thanks to our partner, Fluid Motor Union for all their recent help. With LET and FMU now teaming up, you can expect big things from our corner in the future!! They have been super kind and have put up with me running around the shop, bugging them about headers, intakes, using tools and shop materials. OJ and Craig are very friendly and helpful and are willing to tackle most projects we throw at them. I'm glad that we decided to use them for fabrication and Chicago based installs. Hopefully, we can start providing products at a faster pace. Thanks!
Can we start a list of those who want one? We are making 10 of these up front...then the price will go up a bit.
I need to know what color you want the tubes and covers. The default color will be the same as the stock engine cover.
1. cnchung (no color specified)
2. splinter (no color specified)
3. mramg1 (no color specified)
4. loungn14 (black as of now - call me)
5. amg-jerry (black)
6.
Red has ordered and paid
Anyone else I forgot? I know I have gotten many phone calls from members that want the kit.
Click Here to Order - Please put the color in the notes section.
Big thanks to our partner, Fluid Motor Union for all their recent help. With LET and FMU now teaming up, you can expect big things from our corner in the future!! They have been super kind and have put up with me running around the shop, bugging them about headers, intakes, using tools and shop materials. OJ and Craig are very friendly and helpful and are willing to tackle most projects we throw at them. I'm glad that we decided to use them for fabrication and Chicago based installs. Hopefully, we can start providing products at a faster pace. Thanks!
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1. cnchung (no color specified)
2. splinter (no color specified)
3. mramg1 (no color specified)
4. loungn14 (black as of now - call me)
5. amg-jerry (black)
6. redbull (default color)
2. splinter (no color specified)
3. mramg1 (no color specified)
4. loungn14 (black as of now - call me)
5. amg-jerry (black)
6. redbull (default color)
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1. cnchung (no color specified)
2. splinter (no color specified)
3. mramg1 (no color specified)
4. loungn14 (black as of now - call me)
5. redbull (default color)
6. Renato Torrijos (default color) screen name?
7.
We might have to expand to 15 sets.
2. splinter (no color specified)
3. mramg1 (no color specified)
4. loungn14 (black as of now - call me)
5. redbull (default color)
6. Renato Torrijos (default color) screen name?
7.
We might have to expand to 15 sets.
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LET C32 2002
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LET C32 2002
Wow! I get 22.5 MPG luckily on the freeway at 60-70mph with AC off But on the streets under 50mph I average 13-16mpg. This sounds very promising even more now and it yields more WHP at the same time. Its sounds like it will definitely pay me back at the pump via fewer visits weekly...
I am not as spirited driver as Jerry so to yield those numbers must mean this Intake mod works well.
I am not as spirited driver as Jerry so to yield those numbers must mean this Intake mod works well.
