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Old 11-05-2005, 11:35 PM
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24v Get Better MPG Than 12v?

Just wondering, does the 24v get better MPG's than the 12v or are they about the same?
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Anyone I ever talked to says 12V gets better. Only by about 1-2 but hey....
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My experence is that a stock 12 gets about 4 mpgs better than a stock 24
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Originally Posted by wcbcruzer
Just wondering, does the 24v get better MPG's than the 12v or are they about the same?
The 12 valves make less power stock so they will get a little better mileage, but if they are at the same power level the 24 valve will get a little better. The 24 valve is computer controlled and it will match the fuel to the boost, less smoke, and a much broader rpm range!!
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Originally Posted by RickCJ
The 12 valves make less power stock so they will get a little better mileage, but if they are at the same power level the 24 valve will get a little better. The 24 valve is computer controlled and it will match the fuel to the boost, less smoke, and a much broader rpm range!!
have you ever driven a 12v with 3k or 4k springs? mine with 3k will easily rev to 3500 and i rode in a truck with 4ks and he buried the tach past 4k and the truck would hold it there. Also my truck with a 10 plate and timing is getting 19 now it was getting 17 stock.
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Originally Posted by wana12v
have you ever driven a 12v with 3k or 4k springs? mine with 3k will easily rev to 3500 and i rode in a truck with 4ks and he buried the tach past 4k and the truck would hold it there. Also my truck with a 10 plate and timing is getting 19 now it was getting 17 stock.
Yes I have, but I think we're talking stock. Ever run a 24 valve with a Drag Comp?
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I've always heard 24Vs get worse than 12Vs.

I'm a little concerned if my #100 and 3k gsk will hurt my mileage at all, but it sure is nice.
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Its all in right foot control....

I have already seen as good mileage as 19 in city, and as bad at 16.... depends on plates, and driver aggression.. With ur auto truck, its gonna be fun to drive with that 100 and GSK.. just watch that pyro!!

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So far my worst (non towing) mileage has been 20mpg, my best was a little over 24mpg.
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