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Old 04-11-2006, 02:13 AM
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what kind of mileage do you get driving mainly in the city with 4.10's?
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Old 04-11-2006, 02:14 AM
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Depends how you drive
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Old 04-11-2006, 02:15 AM
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just driving casually and gunning it every now and then
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Old 04-11-2006, 02:19 AM
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i shift around 4400 rpms since the install and i get bout 16mpg city if i wasnt on the gas all the time prolly 18-19
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Old 04-11-2006, 02:42 AM
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do you guys know how hard the install is? I'm getting a guy that works at a ford dealership to do it on the side for 100 bucks and was just a little bit worried.
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Old 04-11-2006, 02:48 AM
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I have never done it, i've seen it done and it's something you do not want to mess around with and if you can have someone do it who knows wtf they are doing, do it. 100 is a great deal. There are special ways to set everything that it's better to have someone who knows the procedure do it


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Old 04-11-2006, 02:53 AM
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yea, well i wasn't even thinking about doing it bc i dont have tools but theres this guy i went to highschool with that works at the ford dealership that's doing it on the side and i'm just worried because i've already had to buy a new engine because some stupid shop doesnt know how to put on headers
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Old 04-11-2006, 02:54 AM
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i get like 9mpg but i have many problems with my car ya...
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Old 04-11-2006, 03:09 AM
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also, after i install my gears should i wear them in for a hundred miles or so before i get on it or is it ok to get on it right after they are installed?
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Old 04-11-2006, 03:30 AM
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drive car easy for 15-20minutes let it sit for 30 minutes repeat 3 times. then let a rip.
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