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Backtobasics · 12-28-2010, 03:08 PM

Part of me toys with the idea of waking the Dart Lite from it's slumber.

I could realistically burn through the 500.00 or so budget in getting the Dart up to speed, but to truly get into the MPG game, it would require the transmission swap to the 4 speed OD (mine was a freak, got out with 3 speed manual) and a carb swap. It would truly be a tuning effort. It would be rewarding to be able to get the MPG respectable on an old school ride and enjoy the old girl.

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Backtobasics EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kc KS Posts: 148 Dart Lite - '76 Dodge Dart Dart Lite 90 day: 18.34 mpg (US) Beater..with a Heater - '94 Isuzu Rodeo LS 90 day: 16.19 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Part of me toys with the idea of waking the Dart Lite from it's slumber. I could realistically burn through the 500.00 or so budget in getting the Dart up to speed, but to truly get into the MPG game, it would require the transmission swap to the 4 speed OD (mine was a freak, got out with 3 speed manual) and a carb swap. It would truly be a tuning effort. It would be rewarding to be able to get the MPG respectable on an old school ride and enjoy the old girl. __________________ Current MPG driver: 1994 Isuzu Rodeo - Beater with a Heater...