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Old 04-10-2006, 06:32 PM
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shift sooner? look in your manual where it tells you by shifting at 10, 20, 30 and then 5th at 40 mph you will see your best mpg.
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Old 04-10-2006, 06:43 PM
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I had a '79 Stang 302 2v & 4speed stick. I was really surprised how much better my highway fuel economy improved after sticking on a Kamei air dam up front, like 2-3 mpg! And I could really feel the front end of the car sucking down onto the road so much better, which also improved steering feel.

I'm not sure if airdams work as well for newer cars or not.. but it's something to consider.
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Old 04-10-2006, 06:57 PM
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I believe pulleys and a timing adjuster might help a bit. An alumium drive shaft might also help a small amount
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Old 04-10-2006, 07:43 PM
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Air conditioner delete kit.
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Old 04-10-2006, 08:35 PM
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yea the v8 delete kit works wonders... ive heard increases of 10mpg
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Old 04-10-2006, 08:46 PM
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red2k1gt next time you have a thought, just let it go. lol
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