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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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I just finished with a transmission swap and I've noticed my gas mileage is f***ing terrible compared to what it used to be seems like I'm getting 8-10 mpg on this 98 3.9L compared to my usual 15-20? Any ideas it isn't running any different all the kinks are finally worked out besides this now but this gas mileage is ridiculous lol
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Trans swap, eh? Crawl up under there and make sure no wires for the 02 sensors were pinched. Considering the pre-cat 02 wires like riding on the trans I wouldn't rule out that they might be pinched.

If that's not it, you may have a clogging cat if you haven't replaced your plenum.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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O2 sensor is mashed.. Guess I need to replace lmao. I'll get back with you after that and I don't have a cat on mine I bought it with straight pipes.. -_- don't say anything I know LOL
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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So I'm guessing you did what I said and crawled underneath it?

A mashed 02 sensor will def. reak havoc. I am guessing pre-cat like I said prior, right?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Not worry, Stewie, I already got it.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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I was just fillin in for vdub
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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lol
I was wondering, since that's usually his job to post that picture.

BTW, speaking of pictures, I liked your other sig pic better. Stewie with a smoking AR is rather funny.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Naw, I like stewie's new sig pic... That is funny about 'em pics lol...
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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Yep lol mashed to **** I didn't even notice
 
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