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Originally Posted by MechEng1
As what on the title said an 19.8mpg has achieved after removing just the HC charcoal filter and using a stock air filter. Did not even shave the ribs inside the upper lid box. This has been only tested for under 100 miles, but I usually get around 18.3mpg before going 75mph on a highways. As far as acceleration, it got better response. And it has a bit throaty sound too.
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I can attest to the improvement. I took out the HC filter on my 04 Camry in the summer of 2004 and did noticed some performance improvement. With the 225/50R17 tires combo, I still average 29 MPG with 40% frwy and 60% city driving in the HOT Phoenix weather.