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Old 05-04-2011, 06:46 PM   #90 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
How unrealistic is it to hope for 70mpg with the following mods:
smooth wheels up front,
rear skirts,
mirror delete,
grille block
Air dam
kill switch
Rear visor (very short kamm extension)
Alt delete

My driving is mostly rural 30-50 mph. Seem to be averaging 50mpg or so on straight ULSD.

Input?
My 2¢- You would have to do those mods, full belly pan and a full boattail like Basjoos to average 70 mpg. I think it is possible though.
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