Halloo from Indiana
 

Hi all, Im new here but not new to econo modding. Im currently working on a 1997 S10 and getting 29mpg after a few basic mods (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...mpg-22510.html) . I also have a 88 S15 that returned 34mpg, driving it however I pleased - which wasnt nice most of the time. Lastly I have a 96 Suburban, and pretty much stopped caring about economy in that - for now.

Ive also averaged 25mpg out of a Caravan 3.3L with very little Mods, loaded with work equipment in the past, consistetly. Its currently parked, needing shocks and the driver's door pins fixed. With 230,000 miles I figured it best to not use it for work anymore, which has me drive 800+ miles per week.

As I said, my main project is the 97 S10. Its got a good round design and after the basics Im seeing a 3-4mpg increase. Ive lurked this site in the past, but finally signed up as Im committed to a reasonable initial goal of 35mpg average - loaded with work equipment.

I dont do most of the hypermiling tricks - many are just dangerous or extreme in my opinion. I just do a few of the basics like coasting downhill, coasting to stoplights and timing my arrival to avoid stopping, and tailing semis.

Welcome to EM, fellow Hoosier!

Ditto! What part of the Hoosier state are you from. I live in Franklin, IN.