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Old 09-21-2008, 07:00 PM
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am going to be looking at a black 92 gt in a few days. It is a 5 speed with 4.10s. What kinda gas mileage do people running that get and is 4.10s to much gear for a 5 speed.
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Old 09-21-2008, 07:54 PM
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It depends on what kind of driving you do. I have 4.10s with a 5 speed and I love my gears, but my car is an around-town car and I take it to the strip about every week, so 4.10's are perfect for me.
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Old 09-21-2008, 08:36 PM
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If you like speed and power forget about gas mileage,I don't think they go hand and hand
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Old 09-21-2008, 09:01 PM
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4.10's most likely under 20 mpg
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Old 09-21-2008, 09:20 PM
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Yea I am mainly around town also.
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Old 09-21-2008, 09:49 PM
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if i had to take a guess, around 13-15 city and 17-19 hwy. 4.10s suck for freeway driving on manuals

those numbers are based on medium to light right feet
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