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#2 of 25 Gas Mileage Tricks by maddmaxx Mar 17, 2006 (7:46 pm)
Are there any performance chips or tricks that can improve the gas mileage? I can't really complain, but drive enough to look for any improvement. I tried both the ignitor and the tornado, but returned both because they worsened the mileage.   What gear ratio is in the Maxx and the Malibu? I understand they are different. I wonder what the Maxx would get if the ratio's were swapped. But then could the speedo be corrected? Replies to this message: e2helper (Mar 18, 2006 7:01 am) abrown18 (Oct 05, 2007 5:15 pm) kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 21, 2007 10:53 am) caness67 (Oct 05, 2007 7:26 pm) csandste (Oct 07, 2007 6:52 am)
#3 of 25 Re: Final Drive Ratio [maddmaxx] by e2helper Mar 18, 2006 (7:01 am)
Replying to: maddmaxx (Mar 17, 2006 7:46 pm) Keeping tires inflated properly and non-aggressive driving really helps. I need to work on both those myself   The final drive ratio on transaxle for the sedan with 6 cylinder is 3.05, for the Maxx and Sedan SS it is 3.29.
#4 of 25 isn't the Maxx SS.... by kurtamaxxxguy Mar 18, 2006 (12:47 pm)
...equipped with a steeper drive ratio?     I remember reading (C&D perhaps) that the Maxx was 3.65 or something like that?   It was one reason the Maxx SS did so poorly in fuel economy ( but burned rubber easilly, a trait delighting the CD folks). Replies to this message: e2helper (Mar 18, 2006 3:54 pm)
#5 of 25 Re: isn't the Maxx SS.... [kurtamaxxxguy] by e2helper Mar 18, 2006 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 18, 2006 12:47 pm) whoops you are right, 3.69. I based it on something else I looked up which obviously wasn't updated.   Thanks for catching it
#6 of 25 New Maxx owner in Michigan by realtalk1 Jul 20, 2006 (7:23 pm)
I just bought a 2005 Maxx LS. Silver green with alloys and the rear spoiler / wiper. I have already added a K&N panel filter and am interested in any performance upgrades that you all know about. I've tried to get the upper strut tie bar from the SS, but GM isn't selling it seperate yet. I like the 16 inch wheel size, and as soon as the tires wear out, I'll go for something a bit more sporty. How about exhaust upgrade? Cold air intake? Sway bars etc. I am up for most anything that can bolt on. Any input would be appreciated! Replies to this message: pao (Jul 21, 2006 7:36 am) realtalk1 (Jul 22, 2006 5:36 pm) malibumaxxn (Oct 11, 2007 9:18 pm) and 1 more...
#7 of 25 Re: New Maxx owner in Michigan [realtalk1] by pao Jul 21, 2006 (7:36 am)
Replying to: realtalk1 (Jul 20, 2006 7:23 pm) your arent going to find much for the 3.5l unfortunately in the aftermarket....Ive been looking for 2 years now and nothing......wheel upgrades are even hard to find due to the bold pattern......I simply added 17inch with beefer tires.......like the look..suffer a little in gas mileage   04 LT here Replies to this message: realtalk1 (Jul 22, 2006 5:36 pm) malibumaxxn (Oct 11, 2007 9:18 pm) pao (Oct 12, 2007 7:06 am)
#8 of 25 Re: New Maxx owner in Michigan [pao] by realtalk1 Jul 22, 2006 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: pao (Jul 21, 2006 7:36 am) Thanks for the info. It seems the harder I look the more frustrated I get. This would be the ideal sleeper out on the road! If I find anything exciting I'll post it here. Replies to this message: malibumaxxn (Oct 11, 2007 9:18 pm) pao (Oct 12, 2007 7:06 am)
#9 of 25 Trim Question? by abrown18 Oct 05, 2007 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: maddmaxx (Mar 17, 2006 7:46 pm) Ok, so I have an 05 maxx LT. As you all know they make no cool parts for it so I figure im going to start doing whatever I can to start the craze. I am having trouble figuring out how to take off the front and back trim peices with the chevy badges on them. So far I have a K&N airfilter, im cutting the springs and going badgeless (VW upbringing) and doing cosmetic work for the looks, im trying to find wheels in 18" size as well as im fabricating things to add a turbo ^.^ I could use any help, email me at thule1944gmail.com and your welcome to ask what makes me think i can do all this bullhocke and pull it off Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 21, 2007 10:53 am)
#10 of 25 Re: Gas Mileage Tricks [maddmaxx] by caness67 Oct 05, 2007 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: maddmaxx (Mar 17, 2006 7:46 pm) when i first driving my 04 malibu ls i was having so much fun watching the gas milage. so i started expermenting with different gas stations. i found that the "cheaper" gas i got way less gas milage. found the BP gas stations were a few cents higher a gallon but got almost 10 more miles to the gallon easy! i am finishing up on a maxx ss and the gas milage is a lot less than the "sedan", but i dont mind. i will stay away from the "cheap" stations/convient store. Replies to this message: csandste (Oct 07, 2007 6:52 am)

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