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Old 08-07-2008, 11:36 PM   #25 (permalink)
Hacksaw
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GOT MPG? - '95 Metro Hatchback 3cyl/5-speed Base Model
90 day: 43.28 mpg (US)

1337MPG - '97 Metro Lsi
90 day: 36.51 mpg (US)

55HORSE - '95 Metro Hatchback
90 day: 37.79 mpg (US)

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My Stewart-Warner Vacuum Gauge

I just wanted to show off my latest addition to the quest for mpg...

This gauge was donated by my dad, who has had this gauge in many cars, trucks, & motorhomes spanning 35+ years. This is what you would call a quality gauge. I made a cover out of a black cap off an aerosol can and used a strip of velcro to secure it to the dash cover. The vacuum hose is actually routed under the dash pad, not on top of it like the picture shows. I ran the hose down the side and under the dash to the passenger's side, exiting out an existing plastic grommet in the fire wall. I did tap into the brake booster hose, but did so in the location directly off the intake manifold.

Here's a couple pics:
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