Boost is great, gas mileage not so much

[mmaman207]

Just had my first ride on my boosted apex...loved it! Im addicted for sure. Now... problem is fuel range. Does anybody know of a company making gas caddies for the attak?? I need more fuel onboard!! Appreciate any help fellas.

 

[Mountaintech]

Super chargers are hard on fuel. That's the great part about turbos. You can be riding down the trail at 50 mph at zero boost.

 

[1CrazySledder]

What are you getting for MPG? I get around 12 at 5lbs. Sometimes better just depends on my thumb.

 

[FLYBYU]

Come on Vince, Who wants only 5lbs of boost. I'm turbocharged and with 14lbs boost, 8.5 gallons of fuel, i'll get 100 miles out of a tank. We did not buy boost for fuel mileage. Do the rev tank mod and a couple more gallons of fuel.

 

[1CrazySledder]

Wanted to stay out of the motor. I think to do it right at 10lbs one should go with pistons to remain on pump fuel. Plus I wanted to keep my mpg within reason. Thinking on going to 10lbs this season though.


When I extended my attak to a 144, I installed a gas rack in the back. I carry a fuel can with me.

 

[FLYBYU]

Get some turn outs for the exhaust and put a gas rack on it.

 

[TurboMatt]

That's the great part about turbos. You can be riding down the trail at 50 mph at zero boost.

I wish, When I'm running down the trail at 50-60mph my sled holds a pretty constant 3-5psi of boost with my turbo, just drinking fuel like there is no tomarrow.

 

[Mountaintech]

I know what you're saying. Someone needs to come up with a supercharger that is coupled by an electromagnetic clutch (like an auto ac compressor) in conjunction with an air bypass system. Everything controlled by a simple switch. Off for cruising, and on for fun!!

 

[FLYBYU]

And this is the battle of who's more effiecent.

 

[powershot1]

just add a by pass valve set at 2 inch of vacuum

 

[Ski-Dooin' it]

or suck it up... boost is for fun.

turnouts and more gas cans.. or find nice buddies willing to pack for you.

the price you pay for fun.

 

[mmaman207]

Have been gone for a while... sorry for the late reply.... but Im getting 10MPG right on the money... which isnt terrible..... I can live with it for sure.

Powershot...what do you mean by a bypass valve and 2" Vac???

 

[kinger]

Here is my plan over the summer. Hack up the seat customize and have a total of 15 gallons on board. Plumb it to suck the rear tank first then the main tank. Its a 5 gal rev race tank.

Downside I lose my storage but am toying with a back pack or extending the sled and putting a bag on the tunnel extension.

 

[mmaman207]

Nice Idea Kinger..... I like it.

I think I will go for a fuel caddy..... where can I get exhaust turnouts??

 

[yooper1]

Watch the heat of your muffler. They get real hot with boost going through it.