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Old 11-03-2009, 07:59 PM   #1
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going the wrong way...
But getting better milage. How is this possible?



I hooked up my intercooler but milage has crept closer to 40 mpg go figure... If I could ever keep my foot out of it that is
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Old 11-03-2009, 08:28 PM   #2
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Hey, if it works....
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Old 11-03-2009, 08:33 PM   #3
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I'm not going to complain. It's way more fun with the extra power LOL
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LOL, good work. This is on your "new" Subaru, right?
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Old 11-04-2009, 09:18 AM   #5
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Without the IC must have been just tooooo hot.

I installed my CAI and have noticed my highway mileage is consistently in the 20s now.
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Old 11-04-2009, 10:02 AM   #6
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My highway mileage always improves in the winter with CAI.
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Old 11-04-2009, 04:28 PM   #7
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LOL, good work. This is on your "new" Subaru, right?
yep my brand spanking new 1988 Subaru Leone RXII good thing the engine has low miles or the abuse of track duty would have killed it.
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