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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 02:50 AM
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I have a 1995 mustang GT, im wondering if their are any after market parts that are not to expensive that will help improve my fuel economy as well as my hp. thank you.
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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Replace the air filter with a K&N unit

Stick an airdam on the front of the car
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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I'm not sure what a air dam is.[>:]
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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lighten up the car

change the way you drive
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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MSD system, electric fan, light foot
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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buy a honda?
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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or buy a 4 banger mustang....maybe an SVO if you could find one....lol...they are just as fast as a 5.0...maybe a little slower because they don't have as much torque..
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 02:00 AM
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i have a K&N air filter on the way, i didn't know it increased mpg, what is an airdam, and what is an msd system?
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 04:36 AM
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Default RE: Fuel Economy

the K&N is a good idea. You will not notice any real increase in mileage.

A good tune will net you a few extra horsepower and make sure your car is running as efficiently as possible.

Increased horsepower and increased gas mileage just don't go together.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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Increased mileage for city driving = 4.10 gears.

Start in 2nd, 4th then 5th. You can ride in 5th around 30mph without lugging the engine, you'll get great mileage.



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