Quote: Originally Posted by
crazyhorse 
www.fueleconomy.gov rates the my old 89' with the 2.5 at 19/24mpg city/hw.
That sounds about what I used to get. That's not bad for an old v6, but more than I wanted to pay.
It is an awesome engine though, with a manual and turbo it would be a blast to drive. Turbocharging the car won't give you better fuel economy though, you will be adding more air into the cylinder, more fuel will be added also so you have a correct mixture.
Interesting site.... and yeah that really isnt bad for an old V6....
Turbocharging can actually get you a slim increase in mpg depending on how you drive. If you treat it kindly (not street racing etc.) ... although it may mix more fuel per compression but the fuel to power ratio is usually better becasue of the richer mix....
at least thats what ive read about etc.... but either way a turbo is fun.