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    Cool will putting extractors on my VT v6 get me better fuel economy

    hi every one iv got a VT v6 my motors pretty stock and i wont to chuck a set of extractors and a exhaust system on it for a bit more grunt. but some one my missus works with has got it in her head that if i get the extractors on that it will use more fuel can some one tell me are they right. Ive always thought it would save fuel.
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    It will use less fuel as the car can breathe easier.
    But i wouldnt count on it like cutting the fuel bill in half or anything lol

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    honestly though mate if u spend $600 on a set of extractors its going to take about 8 years to reap the benefits from the better fuel economy. Just pump the tyres up and cruise.
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    cheers i wasn't hopping to save fuel really i wonted more grunt but you've helped me prove to the missus that the fuel bill isn't going to jump up and she gave me the go ahead. now all i got to do is find a good brand of extractors for a descent price.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Co0KiEMoB$tA View Post
    cheers i wasn't hopping to save fuel really i wonted more grunt but you've helped me prove to the missus that the fuel bill isn't going to jump up and she gave me the go ahead. now all i got to do is find a good brand of extractors for a descent price.
    cheers again for the help
    Value for money you cant go past Advance extractors mate.

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    If u drive on long trips u'll save a fair bit of fuel around the city u'll use more coz ur stop starting all the time, i prolly lost bout 50-100kms out of a full tank but i got at least an extra 100-200kms extra on long trips
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    You may like the sound of it more, making you want to put your foot down a little more than usual.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rb26dett View Post
    You may like the sound of it more, making you want to put your foot down a little more than usual.
    that's a given haha

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