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cfg83 · 06-03-2008, 05:34 PM

Multiades -

Welcome to EM! That's a great mod. I've done the same type of 5th gear swap on my Saturn, but I haven't published mine. I agree that it's a big boost. I basically "live" in 5th gear probably 90+% of the time. I'll publish mine soonish. Thanks for reminding me.

CarloSW2

06-03-2008, 05:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
cfg83 Pokémoderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,724 1999 Saturn SW2 - '99 SW2 Wagon Team Saturn 90 day: 43.05 mpg (US) Thanks: 385 Thanked 459 Times in 315 Posts	Multiades - Welcome to EM! That's a great mod. I've done the same type of 5th gear swap on my Saturn, but I haven't published mine. I agree that it's a big boost. I basically "live" in 5th gear probably 90+% of the time. I'll publish mine soonish. Thanks for reminding me. CarloSW2 __________________ *What's your* EPA MPG? Go Here and find out!** American Solar Energy Society