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icarus 402001 · 07-01-2008, 05:51 AM

Thanks for the welcome. My car is an RS. The Z28 had the 350. mine is a 305(5.0 liter). It has a 2.73 rear and a 4 speed OD automatic. I think the 4th gear is .57(?)..
The original design of the car was for emissions first and economy second. As as near stock car at 113,000 miles, it's getting 24mpg combined. My 2004 mazda 6 is getting that. That's disappointing.
I'm not the King of Maintenance but I'm becoming more diligent. I'm just getting started on the mechanical side while it's my DD ,so mods be slow for a while.The biggest problem with the car is wet traction and body flex after 16 years.
I've adjusted my driving habits and picked up 2MPG or so. I'm now disgusted by other drivers who feel it's necessary to do 80 or even 90 on the highway. I wish I had their money. Apparently they don't need it.

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icarus 402001 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 21 Silverslug - '04 Hyundai Accent GL Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the welcome. My car is an RS. The Z28 had the 350. mine is a 305(5.0 liter). It has a 2.73 rear and a 4 speed OD automatic. I think the 4th gear is .57(?).. The original design of the car was for emissions first and economy second. As as near stock car at 113,000 miles, it's getting 24mpg combined. My 2004 mazda 6 is getting that. That's disappointing. I'm not the King of Maintenance but I'm becoming more diligent. I'm just getting started on the mechanical side while it's my DD ,so mods be slow for a while.The biggest problem with the car is wet traction and body flex after 16 years. I've adjusted my driving habits and picked up 2MPG or so. I'm now disgusted by other drivers who feel it's necessary to do 80 or even 90 on the highway. I wish I had their money. Apparently they don't need it.