intercooler change MPG???

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Oct 24, 2004 | 09:56 AM

Granby

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From: S E London........ 555 Wagon Sqn

intercooler change MPG???

Does anyone have any ideas as to why my MPG seems to of gone downhill after i fitted a STi intercooler (nothing else was done) on my 2004 WRX, i've checked all the hoses after fitting it and the car is running fine but it just seems to be drinking a lot more fuel

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Oct 24, 2004 | 10:39 AM

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your hoooofing down the road more to see if it gave you any extra power?

Oct 24, 2004 | 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by StickyMicky

your hoooofing down the road more to see if it gave you any extra power?

PMSL

could be true though

Oct 24, 2004 | 08:27 PM

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Cooler - denser air, less flow resistance through I/C and better volumetric efficiency all contribute to more power = more fuel! As simple as that!
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