Anything to increase Fuel Efficiency? Are they worth it? Cooler Kits?

Madvillainy · 06-26-2015, 01:06 AM

Recently bought a 2015 370z Sport Package, really excited!

I want to invest in modifications, but I am only interested in the ones that increase fuel efficiency.

Been doing some research and found some cool stuff! Cold air intakes, Stillen transmission cooler kit [my 370z is an automatic :-) my daily driver car], as well as other coolers kits.

Do these things increase fuel efficiency? Performance?

Thanks!

Zbrah · 06-26-2015, 01:15 AM

Sory to tell you but if you're looking for fuel efficiency, you bought the wrong car...

DavidZ370 · 06-26-2015, 01:32 AM

To increase efficiency, sell the pos Z and get a Prius, GO toyoda!

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Madvillainy · 06-26-2015, 01:39 AM

Yeah I can agree, but its a fair question

I still want performance and power dont get me wrong, I whip this baby around!

but since this is my daily car, during the work week, it wont hurt that the money im putting in is at least making the gas cost better you know lol

DavidZ370 · 06-26-2015, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madvillainy

Yeah I can agree, but its a fair question

I still want performance and power dont get me wrong, I whip this baby around!

but since this is my daily car, during the work week, it wont hurt that the money im putting in is at least making the gas cost better you know lol

To realistically answer your question.. NO there isnt , best bet is to buy a daily and commute with that leaving the Z as a weekend toy

POS VETT · 06-26-2015, 07:54 AM

"Coolers" increase thermal load capacity in heavy-load condition such as track duty. Adding a transmission cooler for a car, nearly any recently-produced car, in a light duty condition even in a stop-and-go city traffic will not add "fuel efficiency". Same to be said with engine oil cooler. I also doubt that an open-element air cleaner would add "fuel efficiency"; several engine parameters need to be monitored and logged to determine a gain or loss.

I'd say save the money you're about to spend for mods and use it to pay for the fuel. If you insist on saving a few bucks, enroll in a few of the many fuel-reward programs out there. Welcome to the forum and enjoy the car.

HEK · 06-26-2015, 09:52 AM

I don't want to get flamed but i installed an Injen CAI on my Z and I went from 22 to 25 mph. Not sure if it would really be worth it if all you're looking for better mpg but I noticed it as I keep track everytime I pump gas miles vs gallons used not the computer display....

DEpointfive0 · 06-26-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HEK

I don't want to get flamed but i installed an Injen CAI on my Z and I went from 22 to 25 mph. Not sure if it would really be worth it if all you're looking for better mpg but I noticed it as I keep track everytime I pump gas miles vs gallons used not the computer display....

Makes 0 sense.

To you and the OP, exhaust mods are the only mods that theoretically increase MPG

Blighter · 06-26-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Makes 0 sense.

To you and the OP, exhaust mods are the only mods that theoretically increase MPG

I mean a less restrictive intake mod over stock would probably increase MPG right?

DEpointfive0 · 06-26-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Auspicious_one

I mean a less restrictive intake mod over stock would probably increase MPG right?

No, your car would immediately add more fuel too

Blighter · 06-26-2015, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

No, your car would immediately add more fuel too

oh

wanker · 06-26-2015, 11:58 AM

A tune could add fuel efficiency, if you specifically tuned your car to improve your MPG.

Otherwise, a lighter exhaust could theoretically help (and any other mod to lighten your car), but that's about it.

Blighter · 06-26-2015, 12:27 PM

yeah, take out the carpet, dash, spare, scissor jack, all the plastic panels, replace the glass with plexi... you wil save a bunch of gas.

Zbrah · 06-26-2015, 12:58 PM

After I added an aftermarket xhaust and intake my mpg actually goes down, the sound it makes is intoxicating making it tougher to stay off the throttle! Lol

SouthArk370Z · 06-26-2015, 05:19 PM

Many performance modifications increase efficiency, which means increased MPG ... IF one doesn't have fun with the extra HP. As long as you are increasing efficiency and not just cramming more air/fuel into the engine (eg, super-charger), performance mods can increase MPG. But few people are going to make mods and not have some fun with them.

Most modern engines are not going to see big increases in efficiency/MPG with simple mods. The auto engineers are already doing a great job in order to meet smog and mileage regulations.

Why buy a Z if you are worried about MPG?

06-26-2015, 01:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Madvillainy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 5 Drives: 15 Nissan 370z Sport Rep Power: 10	Anything to increase Fuel Efficiency? Are they worth it? Cooler Kits? Recently bought a 2015 370z Sport Package, really excited! I want to invest in modifications, but I am only interested in the ones that increase fuel efficiency. Been doing some research and found some cool stuff! Cold air intakes, Stillen transmission cooler kit [my 370z is an automatic :-) my daily driver car], as well as other coolers kits. Do these things increase fuel efficiency? Performance? Thanks!

06-26-2015, 01:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Sory to tell you but if you're looking for fuel efficiency, you bought the wrong car... TerribleONE, gomer_110, DEpointfive0 and 3 others like this. __________________

06-26-2015, 01:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 23	To increase efficiency, sell the pos Z and get a Prius, GO toyoda! llll.jpg Moving places birdman71 likes this.

06-26-2015, 07:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	"Coolers" increase thermal load capacity in heavy-load condition such as track duty. Adding a transmission cooler for a car, nearly any recently-produced car, in a light duty condition even in a stop-and-go city traffic will not add "fuel efficiency". Same to be said with engine oil cooler. I also doubt that an open-element air cleaner would add "fuel efficiency"; several engine parameters need to be monitored and logged to determine a gain or loss. I'd say save the money you're about to spend for mods and use it to pay for the fuel. If you insist on saving a few bucks, enroll in a few of the many fuel-reward programs out there. Welcome to the forum and enjoy the car. DEpointfive0, wanker, vtec to vvel and 1 others like this.

06-26-2015, 11:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	A tune could add fuel efficiency, if you specifically tuned your car to improve your MPG. Otherwise, a lighter exhaust could theoretically help (and any other mod to lighten your car), but that's about it. Last edited by wanker; 06-26-2015 at 01:44 PM.

06-26-2015, 01:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Madvillainy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 5 Drives: 15 Nissan 370z Sport Rep Power: 10	Yeah I can agree, but its a fair question I still want performance and power dont get me wrong, I whip this baby around! but since this is my daily car, during the work week, it wont hurt that the money im putting in is at least making the gas cost better you know lol

06-26-2015, 09:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 66 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 660	I don't want to get flamed but i installed an Injen CAI on my Z and I went from 22 to 25 mph. Not sure if it would really be worth it if all you're looking for better mpg but I noticed it as I keep track everytime I pump gas miles vs gallons used not the computer display....

06-26-2015, 12:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Blighter Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 137 Drives: 13Nissan370zBlkM6 Rep Power: 15	yeah, take out the carpet, dash, spare, scissor jack, all the plastic panels, replace the glass with plexi... you wil save a bunch of gas. vtec to vvel and Wheels3309 like this. __________________ 2013 Base 6 speed MT Magnetic Black Injen CAIs Berk Resonated Cats Swift Springs

06-26-2015, 12:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	After I added an aftermarket xhaust and intake my mpg actually goes down, the sound it makes is intoxicating making it tougher to stay off the throttle! Lol DEpointfive0 and birdman71 like this. __________________

06-26-2015, 05:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Many performance modifications increase efficiency, which means increased MPG ... IF one doesn't have fun with the extra HP. As long as you are increasing efficiency and not just cramming more air/fuel into the engine (eg, super-charger), performance mods *can* increase MPG. But few people are going to make mods and not have some fun with them. Most modern engines are not going to see big increases in efficiency/MPG with simple mods. The auto engineers are already doing a great job in order to meet smog and mileage regulations. Why buy a Z if you are worried about MPG? __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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