I've got something I can't seem to wrap my head around. Maybe a discussion can brong some light.

Why has the current push for fuel economy in general migrated to the enthusiast's world? I'm from the 818 camp, and there is alot of fuel economy talk in there - even for the gas engines.

Is it really that much of an issue for most folks? Even on a "hobby car" that may take a few years to build and likely only be driven on weekends after that?

Am I a horrible person because I could really give a rat's a** about the mileage of a car I'm building to go fast?

I kinda have this problem with OEM vehicles too. For example "I'd like one of them new Mustangs, but that 22 MPG is just horible, I'm getting the Camero because it gets 25." Really? Do folks back up thier words with action? Do folks really consider a 3 MPG difference as part of thier SPORTS CAR buying descion?


Notice - I say mileage, not emissions equipment - I think any modern engine should be built to retain it's emission equipment.