robbie, sounds like you doing very well for 17. I couldn't think of a better car for a young driver. The open exhaust will not help mileage unless the cat is or muffler is plugged. Your are not putting much HP thur and it's made for 150. Your radiator is you primary concern. Check places like Advance Auto for a rad. around $200 is good. Sooner the better if the anti-freeze hasn't been changed. It doesn't sound like the transmission is working properly. Check if the kick down cable or rod is adjusted correctly. Some have this method and some do it electronically. Should not stall in automatic. However in slow traffic, you are correct in shifting into direct drive so that the converter can stay locked at the lower speed. Also check that the converter is unlocking when its suppose to. To save money learn all you can. Read my previous post carefully between every comma is different idea. Your car is capable of 20+ MPG. And we haven't even got to aero mods, but no need if your driving city. I wish I had your rear axle. Keep good records. Let us know how much each idea helps.
Last edited by diesel_john; 01-19-2008 at 12:03 PM..
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