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Old 11-26-2008, 12:01 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Fokus - '12 Ford Focus SE
90 day: 34.09 mpg (US)

Lecksus - '03 Lexus RX300
90 day: 17.61 mpg (US)

Benzzzzz - '11 Mercedes Benz ML-350 4-Matic
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Mornin Frank; I worked for a trucking firm as a mechanic when I was younger and all those little diesels have a govener. Now they are probably electronic but still governed to a top RPM. It will provide fuel till it reaches you set (read throttled) RPM but the stats on that motor are enough to power a Metro or an Aspire. Hondas are out, motor turns the wrong way. But thats enough power, the turbo on it is perfect, it will provide the boost you need at cruise rpm. You only really need about 30hp, the torque of the diesel will be enough to push the car for a daily driver. That how I see it anyway. Look at the dimentions tough, it's nice and small.
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