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Big Dave · 05-15-2009, 10:55 PM

Is it worth the effort?

I reduced my engine speed (at a given road speed) by 18% and realized a 16% improvement in MPG.

I'm not familiar with Honda transmissions, but you need to do something. That little car should do better than 24 MPG.

05-15-2009, 10:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
Big Dave Master EcoModder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Steppes of Central Indiana Posts: 1,319 The Red Baron - '00 Ford F-350 XLT 90 day: 27.99 mpg (US) Impala Phase Zero - '96 Chevrolet Impala SS 90 day: 21.03 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 186 Times in 127 Posts	Is it worth the effort? I reduced my engine speed (at a given road speed) by 18% and realized a 16% improvement in MPG. I'm not familiar with Honda transmissions, but you need to do something. That little car should do better than 24 MPG. __________________ 2000 Ford F-350 SC 4x2 6 Speed Manual 4" Slam 3.08:1 gears and Gear Vendor Overdrive Rubber Conveyor Belt Air Dam