Results 1 to 18 of 18

Thread: 93 Civic/Gas Mileage

  1. #1
    Certified Gearhead TrickcitykustomsPrez's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Blue Ridge, GA...AKA BFE
    Age
    37
    Posts
    342
    Rep Power
    21

    Default 93 Civic/Gas Mileage

    ok i have a 93 civic with the D15...auto...however i am putting a 5speed in it as soon as i get the time. I also have a K&N Drop in filter, i really cant complain with the 35 or so mpg im getting but i would like to get a little more.

    I know that the 5 speed will help, but i was wondering if adding a header and a catback exhaust would help the mpg?

    Also wondering if there was much difference in the "name brand" or just the ebay knockoffs...

    Thanks
    It is said that something as simple as
    the flutter of a Butterfly's Wing can
    ultimately cause a typhoon halfway
    around the world.
    -Chaos Theory

  2. #2
    Gods Chariot Vteckidd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Atlanta Centennial Park
    Age
    44
    Posts
    33,102
    Rep Power
    71

    Default

    tune it to run 15.5:1 an you will get 40-45mpg
    Enterprise Data Resources- Ecommerce Project Manager
    -www.usedbarcode.net

  3. #3
    Asian Persuasion KevinT707's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Marietta
    Age
    39
    Posts
    7,047
    Rep Power
    29

    Default

    Adding a header & catback exhaust will not really affect MPGs.

    Honestly I wouldn't waste money on bolt-ons for the D15 homie, just a waste of time.

  4. #4
    I've got a job... Killer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Marietta
    Posts
    16,693
    Rep Power
    42

    Default

    give me your auto tranny and you can have my manual lol...



    ah the joys of the traffic free blue ridge!!! lol i wouldn't waste time trying to get better gas mileage out of something that's already getting 35 mpg..

  5. #5
    you live and learn Theycall_Metue's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    barrow county
    Posts
    1,637
    Rep Power
    19

    Default

    heads and catback only help bost hp not mpg

  6. #6
    Barefoot Motorsports
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    jonesboro
    Age
    42
    Posts
    7,939
    Rep Power
    36

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. KiDD
    tune it to run 15.5:1 an you will get 40-45mpg
    i would have to agree with mike on this 1. an i dont do that to often.


  7. #7
    Gods Chariot Vteckidd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Atlanta Centennial Park
    Age
    44
    Posts
    33,102
    Rep Power
    71

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by eclipse_boy
    heads and catback only help bost hp not mpg
    not nesc true. The more efficient the engine the better it will be on fuel economy
    Enterprise Data Resources- Ecommerce Project Manager
    -www.usedbarcode.net

  8. #8
    Senior Member | IA Veteran
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Not on IA Anymore !!!!!
    Posts
    17,879
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    Exactly...It will help give it better flow an little stress off the motor, to allow more power, people cant believe thatmy COBRA got 25 mpg but you got to understand with more power the less it takes to move it, an less throttle...good luck
    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. KiDD
    not nesc true. The more efficient the engine the better it will be on fuel economy

  9. #9
    Certified Gearhead TrickcitykustomsPrez's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Blue Ridge, GA...AKA BFE
    Age
    37
    Posts
    342
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    yeah i had a 95 4door civic with basic bolt ons and just a muffler not full cat back with the same motor and it got 40-42 somehow=\. Again i cant complain with the gas mileage its getting now but i cant help but to strive for more lol. I thought of doing a B16 swap in it but im not really looking to do much with this car but drive it back and forth to college.

    Anyone know of anything else that may help and also just a thought...is the drop in filter sufficient or would a CAI be better?
    It is said that something as simple as
    the flutter of a Butterfly's Wing can
    ultimately cause a typhoon halfway
    around the world.
    -Chaos Theory

  10. #10
    Certified Gearhead TrickcitykustomsPrez's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Blue Ridge, GA...AKA BFE
    Age
    37
    Posts
    342
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Killer
    give me your auto tranny and you can have my manual lol...



    ah the joys of the traffic free blue ridge!!! lol i wouldn't waste time trying to get better gas mileage out of something that's already getting 35 mpg..
    lol yeah gotta love the ridge for the lack of traffic . Honestly i would trade u in a heart beat but i just bought a 93 4door thats been rolled and it has a 5 speed that im going to swap.
    It is said that something as simple as
    the flutter of a Butterfly's Wing can
    ultimately cause a typhoon halfway
    around the world.
    -Chaos Theory

  11. #11
    www.MSSRACING.com SPOOLIN's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Northwest Georgia
    Age
    41
    Posts
    5,777
    Rep Power
    27

    Default

    i get a minimum of 30mpg with a b18b integra engine in my 93 civic hatch. I easily got 33+ every tank when i had a larger exhaust with no muffler, but that sucked. an exhaust will give you a few mpg's
    www.MSSRACING.com - 99 Civic CX - Best ET: 9.53 / Best MPH: 160 - Competition Clutch - Arias Pistons - Coatings M.D. - Mahle-Clevite - ebtec - AHobbs Racing - JKOBD - TDC Performance
    Daily D: 2007 Dodge 2500 MEGA CAB, Cummins Turbo Diesel

  12. #12
    you live and learn Theycall_Metue's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    barrow county
    Posts
    1,637
    Rep Power
    19

    Default

    save the brain juice and just buy another car that gives more mpg if ur not happy with 35

  13. #13
    ANDREW AKA DEAF GUY 404 THE DC4's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    southside
    Age
    38
    Posts
    2,349
    Rep Power
    22

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by SPOOLIN
    i get a minimum of 30mpg with a b18b integra engine in my 93 civic hatch. I easily got 33+ every tank when i had a larger exhaust with no muffler, but that sucked. an exhaust will give you a few mpg's
    yeh, right? i m runnin b18b1.. i only got 25+ mpg.. tell me how i get more mpg?
    NIKON Squad member 05

    Mah shit thread

  14. #14
    Oh yeaaaaa j0nbunklah0m's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Norcross
    Age
    37
    Posts
    4,475
    Rep Power
    25

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by 404 THE DC4
    yeh, right? i m runnin b18b1.. i only got 25+ mpg.. tell me how i get more mpg?
    keep up with maintenence. oil change, spark plugs/wires, air filter etc that stp injector cleaner seemed to help me out some

  15. #15
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Posts
    1,939
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. KiDD
    tune it to run 15.5:1 an you will get 40-45mpg
    lol.

    true though. did that after gas skyrocketed w/ hurricane katrina and i had to drive to florida. 42mpg on a turbo civic was nice.
    MAINSTREAM PERFORMANCE & DIGITAL BOX TUNING
    ECU CHIPPING/SOCKETING/TUNING-HONDATA, CROME, BRE, TURBOEDIT
    HONDATA DEALER/TUNER
    NISSAN REALTIME-NISTUNE
    MITSUBISHI AND SUBARU TUNING AVAILABLE!

  16. #16
    Gods Chariot Vteckidd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Atlanta Centennial Park
    Age
    44
    Posts
    33,102
    Rep Power
    71

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by scttydb411
    lol.

    true though. did that after gas skyrocketed w/ hurricane katrina and i had to drive to florida. 42mpg on a turbo civic was nice.
    i hear ya man, even today i traded out my Lexus for a 93 Civic. I find myself trying to see how far my gas mileage can rather than how fast i can get to my destination

    Enterprise Data Resources- Ecommerce Project Manager
    -www.usedbarcode.net

  17. #17
    Black & Gold Captain-Obvious™'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Duluth, GA
    Age
    37
    Posts
    5,939
    Rep Power
    31

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by 404 THE DC4
    yeh, right? i m runnin b18b1.. i only got 25+ mpg.. tell me how i get more mpg?
    you ls motor is in a teg. not a civic. my 96 hatch with a LS gets over 30 mpg as well

  18. #18
    lost 3'' in 3 hrs!!! 1moreaccord's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    l'ville
    Posts
    311
    Rep Power
    18

    Default

    you want better gas mileage?

    Motorcycle FTW! :P

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
About us
ImportAtlanta is a community of gearheads and car enthusiasts. It does not matter what kind of car or bike you drive, IA is an open community for any gearhead. Whether you're looking for advice on a performance build or posting your wheels for sale, you're welcome here!
Announcement
Welcome back to ImportAtlanta. We are currently undergoing many changes, so please report any issues you encounter with the site using the 'Contact Us' button below. Thank you!