6 Cylinder Gas Mileage??
02-05-2008, 09:07 AM
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6 Cylinder Gas Mileage??
I'm looking at buying a 64-68 mustang and was wanting to know what kind of gas mileage I could expect to get from a stock 6 cylinder? What improvements could I do to help the mileage on the car? Thanks!!
02-05-2008, 11:05 AM
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RE: 6 Cylinder Gas Mileage??
I've heard anywhere from 12 to 20's, depending on the condition of the engine and driving style. I suggest you check out the fordsix.com site, those guys really know their 6's, both performance and economy.
02-05-2008, 01:35 PM
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RE: 6 Cylinder Gas Mileage??
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I've heard anywhere from 12 to 20's, depending on the condition of the engine and driving style. I suggest you check out the fordsix.com site, those guys really know their 6's, both performance and economy.
I've heard anywhere from 12 to 20's, depending on the condition of the engine and driving style. I suggest you check out the fordsix.com site, those guys really know their 6's, both performance and economy.
02-05-2008, 09:49 PM
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RE: 6 Cylinder Gas Mileage??
I haven't done anything to my engine yet (I6) and it has been in the shop since I bought it but I understand the petronix ignition kits make a big difference in driveablility and help w/ gas mileage,
02-06-2008, 10:35 AM
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RE: 6 Cylinder Gas Mileage??
x2 on the Pertronix. Just get it. It's worth it.
As to MPG's, I would think with a light foot you could see 30. Hell, even midsize Chevys in the '50's with 235 I6's were seeing 25+mpg on steady-speed runs on the backroads.
As to MPG's, I would think with a light foot you could see 30. Hell, even midsize Chevys in the '50's with 235 I6's were seeing 25+mpg on steady-speed runs on the backroads.
02-06-2008, 11:01 AM
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RE: 6 Cylinder Gas Mileage??
I've alway heard between 20-28ish, but I think you could definitly get into the high 30's with one if you tried.
Manual would help
Lighter rear gears would help (what do they have stock?)
A tune up and new filters
And the most important, a driver tune up.. you'd be amazed at how much u can gain by changing your driving techniques
Ur terrain is going to effect it too. You live in the mountains or nice flats?
Manual would help
Lighter rear gears would help (what do they have stock?)
A tune up and new filters
And the most important, a driver tune up.. you'd be amazed at how much u can gain by changing your driving techniques
Ur terrain is going to effect it too. You live in the mountains or nice flats?
02-06-2008, 11:26 AM
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RE: 6 Cylinder Gas Mileage??
I do see that changing the gears and maybe an auto trans would help, but it's definitely not going to pay for itself for a while. Mine had 3.20 gears and I still got good mileage. I wouldn't drop it down to 2.xx just to gain some miniscule amount.
baddog is right-on with the technique. A light foot will help tremendously
baddog is right-on with the technique. A light foot will help tremendously
02-06-2008, 11:34 AM
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RE: 6 Cylinder Gas Mileage??
Im on another forum that deals with modifying cars for fuel economic reasons. My record is currently 78mpg average tank[8D], no, not in a mustang...
Dropping the gears to a 2.xx WOULD help, but I personally wouldnt do it unless alot of driving was highway. I was just throwing it out there for spectulation...
Dropping the gears to a 2.xx WOULD help, but I personally wouldnt do it unless alot of driving was highway. I was just throwing it out there for spectulation...
02-06-2008, 12:25 PM
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RE: 6 Cylinder Gas Mileage??
ORIGINAL: baddog671
Im on another forum that deals with modifying cars for fuel economic reasons. My record is currently 78mpg average tank[8D], no, not in a mustang...
Dropping the gears to a 2.xx WOULD help, but I personally wouldnt do it unless alot of driving was highway. I was just throwing it out there for spectulation...
Im on another forum that deals with modifying cars for fuel economic reasons. My record is currently 78mpg average tank[8D], no, not in a mustang...
Dropping the gears to a 2.xx WOULD help, but I personally wouldnt do it unless alot of driving was highway. I was just throwing it out there for spectulation...
