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larrybuck · 08-17-2012, 03:26 PM

I used to have a '92 Dakota w full frame. Had 2.5 4 cyl., 5 spd. Got up to 34mpg. as long as never over 55mph. It had flush camper top, or canopy depending on your part of the countries lingo.

I would think it would be easy to build up to the level you want, as V8's were also available. Switching out spring rates, sway bars, and so on,

It WOULD be nice to have your cake, and eat it too!

Currently, I have my '85 1/2 ton 4x4 Suburban with small tires so it sets low.
It is a 6.2, and can get nearly 30mpg. if driven correctly.

I only use it .5 % of the time, as the 45-62mpg CRX is center stage.

08-17-2012, 03:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
larrybuck Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: sw Washington (state), a little north of Vancouver Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 295 Thanked 111 Times in 82 Posts	I used to have a '92 Dakota w full frame. Had 2.5 4 cyl., 5 spd. Got up to 34mpg. as long as never over 55mph. It had flush camper top, or canopy depending on your part of the countries lingo. I would think it would be easy to build up to the level you want, as V8's were also available. Switching out spring rates, sway bars, and so on, It WOULD be nice to have your cake, and eat it too! Currently, I have my '85 1/2 ton 4x4 Suburban with small tires so it sets low. It is a 6.2, and can get nearly 30mpg. if driven correctly. I only use it .5 % of the time, as the 45-62mpg CRX is center stage. __________________ 06 Chev MonteC JG#24tribute car 30mpg 00 Honda Insight 63MPG 98 Buick Park Ave3.8 33MPG 89 Toyota Corolla wag 53MPG so far 81 VW Rabbit diesel pu 50MPG+ 80 Mercedes 240D stick 30-ish 90 vette 6-speed,29ish 07 Honda ST1300 55MPG 83 Honda 650 GL 64MPG 19 Suzuki dr200 88MPG23 HondaGrom?+Tow K10D Sub 26mpg NEVER,NEVER GIVE UP! PUMP THOSE TIRES UP! DRIVE IN YOUR SOCKS FOR SENSITIVITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SLOW DOWN AND SMOOTH UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!