Hi, Guest
02-27-2013, 01:14 AM
(02-26-2013, 02:39 PM)Drivesthebeast Wrote: I got better fuel economy with all of the following:
AEM Cold Air Intake, Focus Central 60mm Throttle Body, Ford Racing 9mm Ignition Wires, Ford Motorcraft Platinum Spark Plugs, MBRP Cat-Back Exhaust, Ford 5W20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil.
I also got faster throttle response, and more mid-range torque. Just the intake on it's own won't make much difference. If you pair it with other stuff, it works even better.
If the objective is to save money on gas, paying attention to the details like air filter, pvc filter, fuel filter, keeping the plugs fresh (forget any idea of plugs lasting 100,000k - 25,000k is more like it) - running a fuel injector cleaner every 10,000k or so, changing the oil regularly and keeping it topped up in between changes will pay dividends more than buying expensive aftermarket parts.
If you plan ahead you can buy your parts in the US and save as much as 50% vs buying them here.
And of course the most important factor is how you drive.
2008 Fusion SEL MTX - DD1 * 2009 Fusion SEL - DD2 * 2007 Focus ZXW - R*I*P * 2004 Focus ZTW CD Silver - sold * 2004 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2003 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2001 Focus ZTW Gold - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Black - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Gold R*I*P
2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *
2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *