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Snorkel Fuel Efficiency Data: 2nd Gen SS135MOD & 1st Gen SS170HF

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by misc, Feb 20, 2011.

  1. Feb 20, 2011 at 9:54 AM
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    Link to where to buy: http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/safarisnorkel.html

    Link to GB thread:
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/gro...ml#post2630568

    Link to installation: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/pe...gen-ss135mod-1st-gen-ss170hf.html#post2764735




    This thread is not for posting your current MPG's.

    Lets all get accurate data before installation and after and post the difference here.

    If your running different sized tires/gears/axles please correct your data before posting it here.

    If you have a custom snorkel set up (CAI, custom air box, etc.) please note it when you post your data.

    If your not going to calculate your data correctly please don't post it here.


    Correct way to get MPG (stolen from TTORA):

    *Fill the tank from a given, exact pump, let's call it Pump A.
    *Fill until the pump pressure-trips out on its own, then stop. Do not try to add more fuel.
    *Reset the odometer.
    *Return to Pump A a week later and re-fill using the same exact procedure.
    *Divide the mileage on the odometer by the gallons of fuel just pumped.

    It's that simple.
     
  2. Feb 20, 2011 at 9:56 AM
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    Ran 1 tank through before installing the snorkel at 13.5666 mpg.

    First tank with snorkel was 15.4997 mpg.

    Second tank 15.4002

    Third 15.7003
     
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  3. Feb 20, 2011 at 5:25 PM
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    Saved 4 HomerTaco mileage stats...
    Truck configuration: 07 DCSB V6 Manual
    Stock exaust and an XTI Cold Air Intake
    Tires: 265/75 r16

    Pre Snorkle mileage stats...

    Mileage Report #1
    Put in 14.5 gallons exactly
    Odometer reading since fill up: 225.5
    (still had better than 1/4 tank)
    MPG = 15.55
    :(

    Mileage report #2
    Filled up with 15.89 gallons & drove 305 miles (95% highway)
    So this time = 19.19 MPG :D

    Mileage Report #3
    Filled up with 16.23 gallons & drove 261 miles
    MPG = 16.08
    better...:rolleyes:

    Mileage Report #4
    Filled up with 17.69 gal. & drove 293 miles
    MPG = 16.56 :D
    I think I'm doing better because I'm being conscious of my driving...
    Either way, I don't plan on doing the install until spring, so I,ll have plenty of data for comparison!

    Mileage Report #5
    filled up with 17.72 gal. & drove 264.4 miles
    MPG = 14.92 :mad:
    I was on Vacation for a week & most of this was local "city" driving plus gas assing it out to the KOP meet...:rolleyes:

    Mileage Report #6
    filled up with 16.62 gal. & drove 292.6 miles
    MPG = 17.6 :thumbsup:
    This was a 30/70 mix of city/highway driving and me driving like a human being - not an idiot.

    Mileage Report #7
    filled up with 17.61 gal. & drove 299.4 miles
    MPG = 17.0
    50/50 mix...

    Mileage Report #8
    filled up with 18.27 gal. & drove 339.2 miles
    MPG = 18.56
    20/80 mix...

    Mileage Report #9
    filled up with 17.89 gal. & drove 333.6 miles
    MPG = 18.64
    20/80 mix...

    Mileage Report #10
    filled up with 15.94 gal. & drove 261 miles
    MPG = 16.37
    70% City / 30% HWY. :notsure:

    FYI - I plan on doing the snorkel install in mid to late April...

    Waiting on my AFE CAI to come in the mail now...:(
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2011 at 10:30 AM
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  5. Feb 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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    Data to be coming soon

    Just got some goodies

    [​IMG]
     
  6. Feb 22, 2011 at 5:47 PM
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    Ok.. before I installed my snorkel I recorded my fuel mileage for a month or so. I tested different speeds, with or with out cruise control, on pretty much the same route each week.

    Here are my results:

    Type of driving- Before/After

    easy around town, cruise control at 55 on highway- 19/19.1 (will test again to see if I get different results)

    wanted to spice it up a bit, so.. aggressive driving, cruise control at 70- waiting to finish this tank, will update soon.
     
  7. Feb 23, 2011 at 6:45 PM
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    Updated post # 3 with recent stats...:D
     
  8. Feb 23, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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    So far I only have the OME 885s and nitros in front/ TSB aal n 1 in block in rear, Aero Turbine 2525 exhaust, URD TCAI, and 33 BGS A/Ts.


    Pre Snorkel MPG
    Report #1: Well guys 251 miles driven this week, highway & city combo, took 17.128 gallons to fill up sooo 251/17.128= 14.65 mpg average [​IMG] (Drove like nascar that week)

    Report # 2: Drove 258 miles this week, both highway n city, it took 14.780 gallons to fill up sooo 258/14.78 = 17. 45 mpg average (drove like a granny) :)
     
  9. Feb 24, 2011 at 2:57 PM
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  10. Feb 28, 2011 at 4:18 AM
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    Bumper, sliders, and skids
    Tool box in bed

    Driving Style - For the most part speed limit with occasional "spirited" driving. 80% city 20% highway

    Custom Exhaust from the CAT back went in a couple of week's ago and now the Snorkel is fully installed. I went to fill up yesterday and decided to see what my mileage was on my last tank with mixed use. 15.5 MPG's:(

    So now we will see what this tank does with full install of snorkel.

    Tank #1
    Drove 240.5 miles before fill up 80% highway
    Filled it with 14.71 gallons
    Avg. MPG - 16.35
    Up almost a mile per gallon
    Tank #2
    Drove 272 miles before fill up 50/50 highway/city
    Filled it with 16.07
    Avg. MPG - 16.94
    Up a bit more with mixed driving and speed limit adhering.
     
  11. Feb 28, 2011 at 7:11 AM
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    Wait, did you install the snorkel before you refueled (when you drove those miles VVV ? :confused: Or soon after you refueled?

     
  12. Feb 28, 2011 at 7:18 AM
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    Updated post #3 again...
     
  13. Feb 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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    I had 3/4 of a tank when the snorkel got installed. So that tank was a mixed bag. Just filled up yesterday and this tank will be a true test of the results.
    Since I did not get a true tank measurement before the mod that mixed tank was the best I had for now.
     
  14. Feb 28, 2011 at 2:19 PM
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    You know I realized there is another variation in mileage here. You are in Texas which has better roads and less elevation changes then Colorado. We have crappy roads and lots of hills. This will create different results. :notsure:
     
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    Another post #3 update...:cool:
     
  16. Mar 7, 2011 at 1:35 PM
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  17. Mar 7, 2011 at 2:53 PM
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    Well... :notsure:
     
  18. Mar 8, 2011 at 5:26 AM
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    Gramps My walker is faster than your Prius!

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    Judging by your pre snorkel fuel results I would say you will get better results than me every time based on just my 2 reports both with the snorkel installed.
     
  19. Mar 14, 2011 at 4:36 AM
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    Updated post #11
     
  20. Mar 14, 2011 at 1:36 PM
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    Gained 1.9331 mpg on my first tank with the snorkel on. I did a good amount of offroading so I'm hoping for a better gain if I can stay out of the woods.
     

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