mods lowering gas mileage?

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Feb 2, 2003

Gizmo

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mods lowering gas mileage?

Im just curious on if anyone has seen your mileage go down once you add intake, headers and exhaust and if not what might cause it to go down?

Feb 3, 2003

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Yes it will. I had a 94 civic before my 2k1 and I had low gas mileage as soon as I installed I/H/E....I just keep it stock....Im not into modding the motor anymore...If I wanted a fast car, I wouldnt of bought a civic....well not a 7thgen...that is built for economy...

Feb 3, 2003

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My milage stayed at about the same as it was before.

Feb 5, 2003

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I just have an intake, and so far I notice no difference in gas milage

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i got a CAI, hp race headers, full mendrel bent catback, high flow catback.pullies, cam, ignitions solutions coils, vafc... i get about 270-300 miles on about 10-11 gallons... and i gun my car all the time... around 25-27mpg still...