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Big Dave · 03-25-2019, 02:30 PM

Jeez dude! I did that mod nearly 18 years ago.

If memory serves it went from 19.3 to 19.8 MPG. It was my first ecomod.

I think the old stat was 190 degrees. The old school bus motors are designed to run fairly hot.

I don't think there are any hotter stats available for that engine.

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