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basslover911 · 12-31-2008, 04:50 PM

GET LOWER GEARS!

Common that thing has TONS of torque, and I know since its 4x4 there must be A LOT of aftermarket gears out there, lower and higher.

Just get the lowest gears out there, your massive torque will be enough to move that thing probably at 1,300 rpm @ 60mph. THEN you will definitely see a BIG improvement.

Its not how big the engine is that matters, is how you use that power. I am still in the school of thought that you can have a 10L 1,200HP engine get 40mpg; just cruise down the highway at 900rpms and your set.

12-31-2008, 04:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
basslover911 Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 356 Silver Turtle - '02 Ford Focus Zx3 90 day: 38.83 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	GET LOWER GEARS! Common that thing has TONS of torque, and I know since its 4x4 there must be A LOT of aftermarket gears out there, lower and higher. Just get the lowest gears out there, your massive torque will be enough to move that thing probably at 1,300 rpm @ 60mph. THEN you will definitely see a BIG improvement. Its not how big the engine is that matters, is how you use that power. I am still in the school of thought that you can have a 10L 1,200HP engine get 40mpg; just cruise down the highway at 900rpms and your set.