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HiFlite · 10-25-2015, 03:57 PM

The EPA states a 1% reduction in mpg per 100 lb increase in weight for a ~3200 lb car.

Based on this study: http://www.drivealuminum.org/researc...ardo-Study.pdf

Which is an awesome read btw. See page 24 for your answers.

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HiFlite EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	The EPA states a 1% reduction in mpg per 100 lb increase in weight for a ~3200 lb car. Based on this study: http://www.drivealuminum.org/researc...ardo-Study.pdf Which is an awesome read btw. See page 24 for your answers.