CarloSW2,
The Focus is a 2.0L w automatic. EPA is 26/32 mpg. At 30K miles we're getting 28+ w AC and 30/31 no AC, mostly rural highway @ 55-60 mph. On a long steady 65mph interstate trip it has given 32+ mpg. The rural highway numbers include trans in neutral on the downhill runs and easy-does-it accelerations. These are baseline pre-mod numbers.
The truck has a 4bbl carbed 305CID V8 w TH350 automatic trans. Trans is non-OD and uses a non-lockup converter. Steady careful highway driving gives 17mpg. Have recently installed electric cooling fan, 170F thermostat and CAI. No mpg data yet, but it seems to run easier, and it's now getting 7%denser air. A little more engine work and clean up the front and some underside aero is next. At that point will put a 700R4 auto in w its OD and lockup converter [on hand from other work]. Truck weighs 4,040lb wet, no driver. There's maybe a fast 200lb in the hitch, rear bumper, and 58lb spare.
Ordered Hucho's book, and really looking forward to its receipt.
Lingus
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