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Old 02-25-2009, 03:55 PM   #14 (permalink)
superchow
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Hamster - '07 Honda Civic EX
90 day: 29.41 mpg (US)

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2007 Honda Civic EX, 5 speed manual @ 2000 rpm = about 45-46 mph.

When I try to go for maximum mpg (and I won't block/endanger other traffic), I try to keep the engine between 1750 and 2100 rpm. Nothing nicer than cruising around Mount Rainier going 40-45 mph.

Wasn't there a post on calculating the "ideal piston speed"? You entered bore and stroke and the formula produced a rpm range where the engine isn't lugging or working against the momentum of the piston motion. I immediately got an analogy of riding a bike - there is a range where your legs will feel most comfortable spinning. Slower, and 'yer thighs burn up, faster, and you start bouncing on the seat.
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