Reyngel

It gives the can an extra surge of power lower in the RPM range, which is nice for driving uphill, as it was intended. But it also feels nice during everyday driving on flat surfaces. But how does it affect the car?

uschardcor

it also makes the throttle much more responsive. drive around w/ it for a while dominant1 (after a week u probably aren't used to the differences).

and reyngel, please try to form clear sentences when posting a question, it will only help you

conekiller

It also hangs onto a lower gear when you let off the gas instead of shifting up to higher gears...it helps if you're planning to go back onto the throttle heavy to keep the power on tap. Try flooring it from a standstill and then let off the throttle halfway through third...the RPMs will hang for a few seconds until you either hit the throttle again or it figures out you want to level off your speed, THEN it'll upshift.

conekiller

Your right foot affects fuel mileage

monkeyfarm

No, it doesn't. Mine stays in ECT PWR all the time. I drive a 350. I average 28mpg on my 55 mile (one way) commute over surface roads.

uschardcor

jesus monkey...time to move or get a new job!

my commute is 12 miles. lol and from the post above, ect power will also keep you in the gear , well most needed if power is needed. say you're going from 60mph in 5th to 50 40 30, your car will auto downshift to the right gear instead of just downshifting to 4th and staying there

monkeyfarm

If you want a house with actual land that isn't 5 feet from the neighbors AND doesn't cost a half-million or more, there isn't much in the way of alternatives. I refuse to have an enormous mortgage, so I suck up the drive. I also work from home a good bit, which helps, as do the off peak hours I end up working to avoid sitting in traffic.

GreyHound

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NOVA is killer. Bluemont, Purcellville, Berryville, Warrenton, hell of a commute. I knew a fella that commuted from Winchester to Herndon. He left home at 4:30am sharp every morning.
Charlottesville is just as bad if not worse.
I see why you bought a 350. Don't get hit !

LexFather

It is perfectly fine, no harm will be done to the car

TimboIS

55 miles. That's nothing. This guy drives 186 miles EACH WAY, EVERY DAY...

http://www.midas.com/alc/overview.aspx

is4me2

That article deserves a ! Those commutes were unbelievable. Thanks TimboIS!

I won't complain about my six mile commute taking 25 minutes anymore.

monkeyfarm

Yeah, I'm out the door by 5:30 at the latest, head home by 2:30/3:00. If not, forget it... I'd just stay put till about 7pm.