Blackfly XFi?

[MetroMPG]

Not difficult. CoyoteX suggested it was perhaps a 30 minute job. It took me maybe 2 hours. It'd take me 30 minutes to do again though
So it certainly hasn't hurt!

In fact, I think it's safe to say it's a perfect complement to the taller tranny. Like peanut butter and jelly!

[Peakster]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

Not difficult. CoyoteX suggested it was perhaps a 30 minute job. It took me maybe 2 hours. It'd take me 30 minutes to do again though

Anyway - on the test run, even without being able to use as much throttle as I would have liked, I was able to pull off a 84.8 mpg (US) P&G round trip - 9.8 miles, 1 hr EBH assisted start, 3C temp.

So it certainly hasn't hurt!

In fact, I think it's safe to say it's a perfect complement to the taller tranny. Like peanut butter and jelly!

HOLY SMOKES!!!
How many more gallons do you have left in that tank of yours? I can't wait for your next fill after that!

By the way, if the XFi cam increased low end power, what was the reasoning to why all the Metros didn't have it?

[MetroMPG]

I was going to fill up tomorrow to start the "team challenge" off with a full tank, but the prices are over a buck a liter here. I may wait a week or so to see if they come down before I fill.

(EDIT the refiner who had the fire says they'll be back up to full prod'n this week. So prices should drop.)

[zpiloto]

-6 C that's hardcore. I can't wait to see the results from that. I know it probably buried in the thread but what do you think the FE improvement will be?

[MetroMPG]

Whoops, no it was +6 C. (I'm not that motivated.)

Hard to say how much it'll help. I'm guessing a few percent, but that's just a WAG.

[Silveredwings]

Congrats on the project.

As I recall, you don't heat your garage. Did you have the EBH engaged, or pre-warm the engine?

[MetroMPG]

Thanks. I thought about preheating my "work area" with a little drive, but no, I worked on it cold - but on the driveway, in the warm sunshine.

[brelandt]

NICE.......I was waiting to hear when you was going to do this.

Glad to hear it went well and can't wait to see the numbers come in!

[MetroMPG]

96 mpg (US) round trip, hardcore P&G; 8C; no EBH; 12.4 miles; 47 mph max; 27 mph avg; ideal conditions (traffic wise).

This is the same route I used on Sunday, with a small extra bit tacked on at the end. I probably would have had low 90's if I had stuck to the exact same route.

Even 5 extra degrees C warmer makes all the difference - I came into a few well practised turns/stops too hot and had to brake because the rolling resistance is less than I've been used to for the past 3 months.

I'm liking this cam. To me, the motor seems quieter (could be because I'm shifting a little sooner), and it has a deeper sound.

[Matt Timion]

YAY! I'm glad I could contribute to this project