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Old 09-12-2006, 11:08 PM
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i am looking forward to buying a 66 mustang and i was wondering what i can do to get a 20+mpg on it and keep some power i would appreciate it and thanks
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Old 09-12-2006, 11:14 PM
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what type of engine? auto or manual?
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Old 09-12-2006, 11:19 PM
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Old 09-12-2006, 11:21 PM
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do you have a 200 or 289?
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Old 09-12-2006, 11:23 PM
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its a 200
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Old 09-12-2006, 11:27 PM
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whats what i have but mines an auto. i put a new set of sparkplugs and wires new carb new filter and i get wonderful gas mileage. i can drive 300-400 miles on a full tank.
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Old 09-12-2006, 11:33 PM
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i appreciate it man thats incouraging to what its gettin now well thanks again
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Old 09-12-2006, 11:35 PM
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what are you getting now?
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Old 09-12-2006, 11:37 PM
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im just lookin around for anything that catches my eye but definatly a 65-69
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im just lookin around for anything that catches my eye but definatly a 65-69 thats in my price range
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