Prius economy sucks

V8KILLER · 03-10-2009, 05:11 AM

I have lately been averaging about 22 mpg, (far worse than my Camaro) and recently I have considering swapping the v8 from my Camaro into my Prius, also for obvious performance gains also. Is there another way I can increase the economy of my Prius, like a supercharger or a turbo?

jdenenberg · 03-10-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8KILLER

I have lately been averaging about 22 mpg, (far worse than my Camaro) and recently I have considering swapping the v8 from my Camaro into my Prius, also for obvious performance gains also. Is there another way I can increase the economy of my Prius, like a supercharger or a turbo?

TROLL ALERT!!!

It is virtually impossible for a Prius to get less than 35 MPG, even for a single tank.

JeffD

Rokeby · 03-10-2009, 08:13 AM

I'd love to see a Prius done over Big Daddy Roth, "Rat Fink" style:

http://priuschat.com/forums/attachme...6&d=1236686620

It would play hell with your FE. But what the hey, at 22 MPG you
seem to have discovered a way to totally negate any benefit from
the HSD.

Get rid of that stupid HV battery too. The way you're driving the
car, it's nothing but dead weight.

Hope you can post pictures soon.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 03-10-2009, 09:04 AM

Just to keep things interesting, I'm not going to clean up this thread.

V8Killer, I would like to hear how it is that you managed to average such dismal mileage. Additionally, I would be interested in seeing your schematics on how you will:
1) fit a V8 into the hood space of a Prius
2) couple the V8 to the Hybrid Synergy Drive
3) prove that you're not just a troll

EZW1 · 03-10-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by V8KILLER

I have lately been averaging about 22 mpg...

My first guess would be a lead-foot driver. If you constantly push the accelerator pedal the electronics thinks you need lots of power and gives it via the ICE.

Try backing off the pedal and watch your instataneous fuel economy go nowhere but up!

If that doesn't work for you, dump the Pri and go drive that Camaro.

Genoz World · 03-10-2009, 09:36 AM

V8 - put a turbo, supercharger and a FOGGER system in. NOS that is. :P

danl · 03-10-2009, 09:57 AM

Yup troll... He posted the same question in another form in the newbie forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdenenberg

It is virtually impossible for a Prius to get less than 35 MPG, even for a single tank.JeffD

Maybe he's driving with the handbrake on. :-D

pickjs · 03-10-2009, 02:29 PM

my related question is that after my first 3 weeks i am averaging 33 mpg. i have a 6 mile commuter each way so there is a lot of stop and go but i would have thought it would be higher? any ideas? the weather is cold (calgary, alberta) at the moment but it has me worried as my old 98 civic was getting about the same. thanks

hyo silver · 03-10-2009, 02:48 PM

Cold weather and short trips tend to reduce the mileage. You could try blocking off part of the grille to keep the car warmer. There are several threads here about it.

magruder · 03-10-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8KILLER

I have lately been averaging about 22 mpg, (far worse than my Camaro) and recently I have considering swapping the v8 from my Camaro into my Prius, also for obvious performance gains also. Is there another way I can increase the economy of my Prius, like a supercharger or a turbo?

22 Miles per Gallon of What?

03-10-2009, 05:11 AM	#1
V8KILLER Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Townsend Posts: 2 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Prius economy sucks I have lately been averaging about 22 mpg, (far worse than my Camaro) and recently I have considering swapping the v8 from my Camaro into my Prius, also for obvious performance gains also. Is there another way I can increase the economy of my Prius, like a supercharger or a turbo?

03-10-2009, 08:13 AM	#3
Rokeby Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ballamer, Merlin Posts: 1,519 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 96 Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts Friends: 2	Re: Prius economy sucks I'd love to see a Prius done over Big Daddy Roth, "Rat Fink" style: http://priuschat.com/forums/attachme...6&d=1236686620 It would play hell with your FE. But what the hey, at 22 MPG you seem to have discovered a way to totally negate any benefit from the HSD. Get rid of that stupid HV battery too. The way you're driving the car, it's nothing but dead weight. Hope you can post pictures soon.

03-10-2009, 09:04 AM	#4
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,506 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 168 Times in 109 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Prius economy sucks Just to keep things interesting, I'm not going to clean up this thread. V8Killer, I would like to hear how it is that you managed to average such dismal mileage. Additionally, I would be interested in seeing your schematics on how you will: 1) fit a V8 into the hood space of a Prius 2) couple the V8 to the Hybrid Synergy Drive 3) prove that you're not just a troll

03-10-2009, 09:36 AM	#6
Genoz World ZEN-style living Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: La Canada Posts: 585 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 17	Re: Prius economy sucks V8 - put a turbo, supercharger and a FOGGER system in. NOS that is. :P

03-10-2009, 02:29 PM	#8
pickjs Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 13 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius economy sucks my related question is that after my first 3 weeks i am averaging 33 mpg. i have a 6 mile commuter each way so there is a lot of stop and go but i would have thought it would be higher? any ideas? the weather is cold (calgary, alberta) at the moment but it has me worried as my old 98 civic was getting about the same. thanks

03-10-2009, 02:48 PM	#9
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,726 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 153 Times in 108 Posts Friends: 63	Cold weather and short trips tend to reduce the mileage. You could try blocking off part of the grille to keep the car warmer. There are several threads here about it.

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