I've got over 18 mpg with my carb before...including some autocross runs in those tanks. I regularly average over 15 mpg with a mix of city and highway driving.

Of course, I run a Quadrajet...so that's kind of like cheating at this game. ;)

Lance get it straight.......it's a QuadraToilet! :D

You just wait I'll get the Ultra XP over 20 being nice and 15-16 spirited hwy driving.......spirited for a 57 year old anyway. :unibrow:

Gas mileage talk on a performance forum... :waveflag:

Where's the like button on here!!

To me, fuel mileage just means the carb is running efficient and not just dumping fuel into the manifold hoping it burns.

If you can get 18 mpg with EFI, why couldn't you also get 18 mpg with a properly tuned carb? It's just getting it properly tuned that is the difficult part.

Sieg has hit rock bottom.

Fuel mileage = AFR
AFR = Power
Gas mileage = Range
Range = Finishing

Jackstands for two years = Rock bottom
No car = Bottom feeder

How rude of you to talk about Rob like that when he's not around these days.

Hey, the man has an 89 Grand Cherokee. Give him the street cred he deserves.

Norwood
 

Funny I used to laugh at those wanting gas
mileage... My pantera had a blown power valve and
no gasket between the base plate and carb (engine builder senior moment)
One made it rich and the other lean...and very edgy

Had the carb reworked recently and now it is smoother and
actually easier to run on the track in and out of turns... not
edgy but smooth

I can also jump in it and run to Monterey and back and make it
Before it was real dicey and never get on it or I had to stop at
the gas station

I still run it and the Bird Rich as I still fear the lean and blow up thing

Bob

I had so much fun in my pro touring car that I got sick of it and sold it. Jealousy is not healthy, buddy ro. haha

That's just funny as all get out right there.... So true too!

The power scared you. And you bailed. We all know that. :lol:

You just insulted hundreds of Lateral G members. Nice job, MODERATOR. :underchair:

Nice attempt at a spin..........I know you'll do better at the track. :thumbsup:

Insulted = motivated.

(Over-Qualified to comment on jack stands... Although 2+ years in "corn-crib" stand class)
:shakehead:

I like it Robert... turn Sieg's underhanded high-horse low blow aimed at the masses of Lateral G into a positive and run with it. That's the spirit.

:sieg:

Well at least I like your band..........

I finally had a chance to test out Chad Ryker's audio cure for GoPro cameras using an Olympus ME-51S microphone, Movo GMA100 cable adapter, UGREEN 3.5mm male to female extension cable, and Movo WS1 Furry Outdor Windscreen mounted above the rear license plate tucked in between the body and bumper. What do you think?

Wow...intoxicating sounds. :thumbsup:

#moreplease

Sounds like a keeper!
:action-smiley-027:

X2 intoxicating .... haven't messed with a GoPro yet but the mods sound great!

Who needs a stereo with that resonating in the cabin ... enjoy the car!

Michael

X3 that sounds awesome. Now how to remember all this 5 years from now when I actually get to drive mine.

Wow that sounds excellent, and the motor sounds Sweet!!

Especially when #theSieg gets on it around the 1:50 mark. :cool:

I took the stereo out of the car in 1990 when I installed the Flowmaster dual in/out transverse muffler and mounted a temp and oil pressure gauges in the opening. Never have had a desire to have a radio/stereo in it since.

LS motors are great but the sound of a Gen 1 SBC is still music to my ears. :D

I'm going to try another mic location next time I get a chance, I think it may improve from this video. After having 5 GoPro's with the Hero 3 being the last I can say with confidence the audio quality pretty much sucks for motorsports.

Overall this microphone set up is a serious game changer for $60 considering the years of frustration I've dealt with. :thumbsup:

When you drive a Miata 98% of the time this tends to happen... :peepwall:

LS motors are great but the sound of a Gen 1 SBC is still music to my ears.


No truer word have ever been typed!:trophy-1302:

I loved hearing my 69 Z/28 wind to 8,000 SAAAAWEEEET !

Had a break in the weather and a small window of time to experiment with video shots this afternoon.

Haven't spent much time with the GoPro as I was so frustrated with the audio I lost interest. Still re-familiarizing myself with the aspect ratios, so these are all 'rough' samples.


....yet another missed shift :sieg:


Bellhousing nicked the camera! On the mount is was 3-3/4" tall.


Why I've never had a need for music in the car. :D

Where is the like button? I watched them all like 5 times grinning!

Love it, Sieg!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs

:thumbsup:

Finally got to watch and more importantly listen to these on the good PC with the good speakers...very nice Scott (except for the shifting part :D ).

I've wanted to do this mod ever since Chad first started posting his videos using the setup...I ordered the parts this weekend and can't wait to try them out.

Did any of the fun test runs convince you to change your mind yet... :snapout:

No but the old adage 'fix or repair daily' has. :D

#Moderate(d)burn

:P

Wayne,

I think you'll like hearing this '69 Z going through the gears. Great sound with the chambered exhaust(IIRC), especially at the 3:30+ min mark. But yeah, I'd like to hear one at 8 grand!

Sounds good, BUT... you went over the double yellow line!!! :rules: :relax:

Nice try, never crossed may have just touched it a couple of times but I run clean lines on that road. Started practicing on that road with motorcycles back in '83. :D

I just watched the Z/28 video , wish it was me driving it. I would have. tached it up anothe 1k lol. Thanks

i had never read about Norwood, well until 3 days ago. Wow that was allot of posts!

I enjoyed the heck out of this adventure, and learned a lot of things from all the posts, but more importantly Sieg :sieg: taught me allot of things. Patientce for my build that is slow, how to simplify a few things during the process, and how to respond to things that go wrong with building an old car.

Most of all the community here banding together insults and all, lol

What a great story!

:trophy-1302:

Huh. I thought he had sold the car for another Miata 😂

Don't pick on Miata's until you can beat them on a regular basis. :D

After last weekend Norwood is also know as the "Police Special" :unibrow:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...-T4393Qf-L.jpg

you didn't show the Police Chief the video of you Speeding, driving recklessly did you :D:D