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MetroMPG · 09-26-2011, 11:47 AM

I posted a test showing the results of 5 aero mods on the U.F.O.

I measured a 14% gain in MPG at 80 km/h / 50 mph: 94.6 mpg (US) vs. 82.9 mpg. The mods enabled more lean burn operation.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...-km-18930.html

09-26-2011, 11:47 AM	#149 (permalink)
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