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Old 07-16-2010, 05:23 PM   #4 (permalink)
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that is one big advantage of not having an auto; being able to lug it in high gear. My autos would try to downshift constantly if I don't keep the speed high enough.

I think your aerodynamic cap would help tremendously. Here's a couple links

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...gins-2269.html

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...neau-1494.html

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ead-11611.html
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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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