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Old 06-19-2012, 12:17 AM   #54 (permalink)
DieselDrewski
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Originally Posted by v2squared View Post
I have the 1500 turbo size bigger than jacks. with the gearing adjusted I can get 75 mph on flat ground in 5th, 6% grades I'm at 55 in 3rd. I get 39 ish city and alittle better HWy 65 plus. If I could dottle around at 55 top 60 best tank ave 44 mpg.

This is in a 66 triumph 2000 4 door sedan, with the airobreaking design as yours ie a brick on wheels.

I like it! I bet drivers are a lot more accepting of a slow-goer when the car looks rare and unique.
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