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Old 28 September 2009, 08:57 PM
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My car covers roughly 250 miles a week as I use it for work but I'm toying with the idea of some light mods. It's a hawkeye WRX and I average roughly 20 mpg currently.

What would be the effect on economy if I decat, full exhaust and remaped? I know there is a trade off with power and fuel but I don't want to be dropping to a 15mpg average.
Old 28 September 2009, 09:03 PM
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Good news, driven at a steady rate you should see no noticeable difference, maybe even an improvement. A bit of right foot action will see consumption drop a little, however, at 70 on the motorway it should be no worse.
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Freeing up the exhaust will actually increase the efficiency of your engine, that including a remap should gain you slightly better MPG on the whole.
Old 28 September 2009, 09:19 PM
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Awesome I wasn't expecting that cheers guys!
Old 28 September 2009, 10:29 PM
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My classic is decatted an remapped an i get about 27mpg!!
Old 29 September 2009, 12:09 AM
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Thats right i did a few mods on my blob sti and it was thirsty, had a remap a couple of months ago 285 up to 350bhp ,its now much better on fuel ,its like a different car, best money i,ve ever spent .
Old 29 September 2009, 12:14 AM
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im getting about 30 miles per tank less after decat and remap on my hawkeye wrx
Old 29 September 2009, 12:22 AM
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Just had my Hawkeye WRX remapped last week and I am getting better MPG now. So pleased. Best thing I have ever done.
Old 29 September 2009, 10:50 AM
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my 2007 wrx is running 360 bhp 387 Lbs ft and with a little bit of right foot im still getting 260 miles to a full tank.
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Its only when you step on the loud pedal you will use more fuel than standard. To be expected really.
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