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03-23-2011, 12:56 AM
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mcrews
Well, congradulations......... But for the...
Well, congradulations.........
But for the thrid time let me AGAIN restate the post.
If you are going to go alot of hyway driving, go one size up on the tire (NOT THE RIM)
FOR EXAMPLE...
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03-22-2011, 10:08 AM
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My understanding of limp home mode is that it...
My understanding of limp home mode is that it still runs on all the cylinders; it's just that they are alternatively fired. It works to prevent overheat damage by pumping cool air through all the...
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03-22-2011, 08:34 AM
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^ Exactly. A good part of it is driving a...
^ Exactly. A good part of it is driving a vehicle you want and/or need, and then getting the most out of it. If it weren't for Ecomodder, I'd be getting about 10 - 11 mpg city, rather than the 13+...
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03-21-2011, 11:57 PM
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usergone
I second the part about cheap. The inside cracks...
I second the part about cheap. The inside cracks easily after only 17 years and the paint is bad... the wiring is atrocious. The seats tear and wear out.
It just happens to be that they have a...
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03-21-2011, 11:24 PM
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Clev
I'd love to have a Crown Vic with a 5-speed or...
I'd love to have a Crown Vic with a 5-speed or 6-speed manual.
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03-21-2011, 10:49 PM
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mystere485
I have been part of ecomodder for a long time but...
I have been part of ecomodder for a long time but have not actively partook in any discussions or forums. Lately with the increase gas prices i have been changing my driving habits to conserve fuel....
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03-21-2011, 05:10 PM
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comptiger5000
I'd agree with the CV suggestion. V8s get...
I'd agree with the CV suggestion. V8s get perfectly good highway mileage, provided they're geared tall enough.
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03-21-2011, 10:22 AM
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IsaacCarlson
I would stay away from dodge. I have only had...
I would stay away from dodge. I have only had bad experiences with them. Too many powertrain problems and they rust out in a year or two.:eek:
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03-19-2011, 03:34 PM
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slowmover
The only economy is the price of the car. A C-V...
The only economy is the price of the car. A C-V is a perfectly good choice. The experience of fleet operators is not to be dismissed. Low demand means some great bargains are out there.
As to the...
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09-09-2009, 12:55 PM
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RobertSmalls
I feel I should throw you a helpful bone...
I feel I should throw you a helpful bone (http://ecomodder.com/forum/emgarage.php?do=details&vehicleid=351) after posting what you may believe was a bit harsh. So, yeah, 30's would be achievable if...
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09-09-2009, 12:51 PM
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RobertSmalls
Whatever car you own can and should be ecodriven...
Whatever car you own can and should be ecodriven and ecomodded. It is perfectly valid, and all the more necessary when you own a vehicle that's thirsty to begin with. A 10% improvement in a Crown...
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09-09-2009, 12:15 PM
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DonR
Mid 90's Caprices did fairly well (relatively...
Mid 90's Caprices did fairly well (relatively speaking). A high torque/low RPM cam, often called RV cams, are readily available & would help. They are rear wheel drive so you could swap gearing. ...
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09-08-2009, 01:57 PM
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jkp1187
You can see here for an idea of what people on...
You can see here for an idea of what people on Fuelly.com are averaging in their Crown Vics:
Browse All Ford Crown Victorias | Fuelly (http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/crown%20victoria)
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09-08-2009, 02:36 AM
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Frank Lee
As far as I know, the smallest GM to come with...
As far as I know, the smallest GM to come with the 3800 was the Skylark. Gut one of those and it should haul the mail! :eek:
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09-08-2009, 01:25 AM
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Christ
7.3 IDI fits under the hood of a C-Vic'. Well,...
7.3 IDI fits under the hood of a C-Vic'. Well, not exactly "under" the hood, but it fits in there. You have to use a diff type of air cleaner on it, since the IDI has a 8" tall element (exaggerating)...
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09-07-2009, 09:58 PM
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RobertSmalls
Well, there was the time I half-jokingly...
Well, there was the time I half-jokingly suggested a 2.3L Ranger engine with a 5MT would be an excellent power plant for a Crown Vic (which it would be). Strip out every semblance of comfort and...
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09-07-2009, 09:29 PM
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IsaacCarlson
if you can find an olds, they handle very well
they are comfy:D and pretty:p oh and did i mention they get good mileage? they are well built in my opinion. a lot of people around here are selling them at the ends of their driveways because they...
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09-07-2009, 06:40 PM
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jkp1187
I suppose it's not impossible to regularly get 30...
I suppose it's not impossible to regularly get 30 MPG in a Crown Vic if you're going easy on the throttle and doing a lot of highway driving. Having had an '00 Impala for a long time, I can say that...
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