Running a WAI through the wringer

[Project84]

I'm pleased with your willingness to try this test.

I'm not pleased that your WAI didn't boost temps up as high as some of the more successful stories report.

Mine consistantly reaches +70*F over ambient, and in city under 40mph (roughly) It'll climb 80-90*F over ambient.

In the s-series it's been found that the magic happens at 160-180*F intake temp.

I know there's no consistancy in my gas log, but I did just get back from another all highway trip to/from Cleveland. 39.84mpg and my intake temp was only at 100*F for the trip, but still, 70*F over ambient.

The car consumed 2+ quarts of oil on the 260mi trip there, and the same amount on the trip home. It's sad... but this Saturn has one wheel in the grave.

Luckily, while there, I went and test drove an SL1 that I'm buying next weekend. Unfortunately it's another auto instead of the elusive 5-sp. Buying it from the original owner, window sticker shows OEM mileage (in 2001) at 37mpg highway. This one should be in the 50's for mileage assuming no mechanical defects in the car, after a WAI is made for it.