2.0L LSJ Performance Tech 205hp Supercharged SS tuner version. 200 lb-ft of torque.

Losing MPG?

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Nov 12, 2005 | 09:25 PM

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JCswoosher2

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Losing MPG?

I heard something about it but i want a straight up answer. So you will lose MPG if you get a smaller pulley? about how much? thanks.

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Nov 12, 2005 | 09:44 PM

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Smaller pulley = greater fuel consumption.

So yes, mpg will go down. Don't know how much.

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Nov 12, 2005 | 09:45 PM

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GeoChevyCobalt

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more boost more fuel needed. You will also make boost faster. Stay out of boost then same gas. only thing is little more lod on engien do to moving SC more.

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Nov 12, 2005 | 10:08 PM

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I've seen a slight decrease in MPG with the 3" pully getting about 1-1.5 MPG less on the computer and almost no difference when checking it after filling up

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