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Old 12-30-2008, 06:35 PM   #12 (permalink)
Big Dave
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The Red Baron - '00 Ford F-350 XLT
90 day: 27.99 mpg (US)

Impala Phase Zero - '96 Chevrolet Impala SS
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It is an article of faith tha good driving is the most effective eco-mod.

Corvettes with 427 engines can get into the 30s. I'm thinking a GTO with a six-speed could give nearly the same results and you would not have to feel helpless on the highway.

Engine displacement is highly over-rated as a parameter to increase MPG.
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