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Old 08-05-2010, 08:16 PM
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A 1989 CRX getts 118 mpg. wonder how fast this one is gonna get stolen lol?

Modified Honda CRX HF Wins Fuel Economy Competition with 118 MPG! : TreeHugger
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I just sold one of those exact cars today... same year and all..
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Originally Posted by tampadrift0206
Of course, Chang's Honda isn't exactly the most practical car, with all the seams sealed off with tape (which is why the doors didn't open during the competition) and its long nose, but it shows us that no fancy hybrid technology is required to get great MPG. Weight reduction and aerodynamic improvements can go a long way on their own.

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Would probably got more MPG's if he was a lil skinnier.
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i want to know what he did to the engine, fuel/air maps, etc.
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Im going to guess not alot.. Tuning obd0 isnt something alot of people do. And judging by the type of modifications already on the car, I wouldn't peg it for an obd1 conversion..

Simple things like lowering the fuel pressure and feeding pre-warmed air (not cold air) into the engine would lean the mixture out even farther than the factory maps do. Advancing timing would also help for a more efficient burn and more power.
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Also as I am sure Loren can chime in on, driving technique plays a HUGE role in increasing mpg. With no modifications at all its not hard to see a significant increase over epa ratings. Hypermiling, gauging distance and speed to ensure that you lose as little momentum as possible, and never stop all help to boost your mileage. Im sure a stock hf in proper running condition could easily do 60+mpg highway.
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That is very impressive. Now to find a way to make it look more street worthy.
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