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cfg83 · 07-04-2009, 06:39 PM

bombloader -

There's a dude with a Ford ZX2 that got monster MPG in Colorado at maybe 10K altitude. A lot of his MPG was from empty roads + NHRA background leading to great aeromods. But, I would argue that one component of his MPG came from how his ZX2 reacted to the higher altitude.

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07-04-2009, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
cfg83 Pokémoderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,864 1999 Saturn SW2 - '99 Saturn SW2 Wagon Team Saturn 90 day: 40.49 mpg (US) Thanks: 439 Thanked 532 Times in 358 Posts	bombloader - There's a dude with a Ford ZX2 that got monster MPG in Colorado at maybe 10K altitude. A lot of his MPG was from empty roads + NHRA background leading to great aeromods. But, I would argue that one component of his MPG came from how his ZX2 reacted to the higher altitude. CarloSW2 __________________ *What's your* EPA MPG? Go Here and find out!** American Solar Energy Society