Why saving gas is better for your car than racing
 

Just saw this on a honda forum. The effects of driving your car too hard will eventually come back to haunt you.

https://www.fuelly.com/attachments/fo...4c3e6c433a.jpg

https://www.fuelly.com/attachments/fo...712ac1c704.jpg

original thread here: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1585205

Haha, well, if you do it
 

Haha, well, if you do it right it doesn't always end up like that.

i wonder what happens to the
 

i wonder what happens to the engine if you lug it and dump raw fuel on it all the time.

Yeah, Driving efficiently
 

Yeah, Driving efficiently will save money on maintnece so it is 2 times the $$$.

Less money on gas
Less money on repairs

Dumping raw fuel will kill your cat. It happened twice on my old saturn.

I have two cats. I will
 

I have two cats. I will keep them away from raw fuel. They perfer tuna. :)

Re: I have two cats. I will
 

Damn it, you beat me to it.

well that what happens when
 

well that what happens when you rev to 8500 on stock springs and retainers.... really sucks to be that guy!

i thought when you bump
 

i thought when you bump start, it dumps raw fuel on your engine anyway :S

Autocross
 

I've been considering taking the 'Teg for an Autocross spin once a month or so (I doubt my engine will blow like the pic) and maybe promote gassavers.org in the process. What ever happened to those stickers? Even though I'm not looking to win any awards, I miss it, and it keeps the skills sharp. I'd have to run in "modified" or "STS" since the intake has been modded, but oh well. Maybe I can get some friends or the Wife to participate (automatic - so everyone can play)!

RH77

what exactly is modified on
 

what exactly is modified on the intake? is it before or after the throttle body? sts is a safe bet and the pax index isnt much different from dstock anyway. the modified indecies have a pax that is a much larger handicap.

the 2006 rule book is online this year:
here is the rule book:) you only get bumped into street mod for engine swaps, forced induction, and brake upgrades anyway.

here are the pax indecies:
https://www.scca-chicago.com/solo/indexes/rtp2006.html

Re: I have two cats. I will
 

but if you toss matches at them, they'll start to sound like dogs..............WHHOOF..........WHOOF..........W HOOF

Re: what exactly is modified on
 

Cool, thanks for the info. Basically I removed the air intake silencer (years ago) and now have the HAI hooked-up, which by rules puts me in STS. I'll probably develop a separate pipe or diverter to draw in cooler air (lately the intake temps have been registering as high as 165F), otherwise, the power is killed dramatically.

My only concern is the PCV catch jar. The STS rules state that the PCV system may not be altered in any way other than its straight, pass-through design (technically it does, but it collects the gunk). This might get me -- otherwise, I'm not worried. If I get my wife to get out there I think we'll have some fun - not looking to win any trophies. A friend just bought a '97 Boxster super cheap (lucky bum), maybe I can get him out there -- he could use the practice 8)

Re: what exactly is modified on
 

if its in question then they usually let it slide, especially if it doesnt look flashy or anything. i could probably run dsp and they wouldnt say anything about it until i swap on bigger brakes. either way, nobody is going to make a stink about you running sts, especially if your new.