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Old 12-28-2021, 08:42 AM   #634 (permalink)
Ecky
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Originally Posted by MeteorGray View Post
Wow! What engine was towing that load? It takes a lot of HP to pull at an effective airspeed of 130MPH!

The fuel consumption and bill must have been horrendous. :-0
2.4L engine, only turning around 2300rpm.

During gusts I was seeing as low as 18mpg on the display.

Edit: added most recent engine bay picture:
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