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Sven7 · 08-15-2011, 10:37 PM

I imagine the gear ratios would help more. Weight reduction has its place when accelerating but probably won't do much at all for cruising. A higher top gear will help you whenever you're using it- that is, whenever you're driving on a highway!

08-15-2011, 10:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sven7 Master EcoModder Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Warren, MI Posts: 2,456 Boo Radley - '65 Ford F100 90 day: 13.28 mpg (US) Thanks: 782 Thanked 668 Times in 410 Posts	I imagine the gear ratios would help more. Weight reduction has its place when accelerating but probably won't do much at all for cruising. A higher top gear will help you whenever you're using it- that is, whenever you're driving on a highway!