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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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The only modifications I plan on doing are ones that will give me a combination of power and MPG's, gears being my only exception. Right now I have a econ tune, CAI, pulley's, exhaust and I am going to get a aluminum drive shaft next. What other mods can I do to obtain power/MPG's???
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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I would say that's it bro.
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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What about the windstar intake? Does that help with gas too? I know it's a good boost of torque and power...
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Anytime you add more power (air flow)

You end up consuming more gasoline....
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by VCS_SSSTANG
Anytime you add more power (air flow)

You end up consuming more gasoline....
Or you can recover lost power through the drivetrain. Thus the purpose of pulleys.

Just thought of another one, aluminum flywheel...
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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how much less does a aluminum flywheel weigh? I can't see it making that big of a difference even if it is part of the rotating mass. Do you know how much of a difference it can make? I do have a automatic if that maters while speculating with drive train parts....
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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some springs......suposedly they make better MPG oh and they make your car look better
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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you don't have a flywheel, therefore, you win!
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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Ryan you have a aluminum driveshaft right? Where did you buy it? I can't find one for the V6's anywhere....
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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im guessing the money you spend to give you better gas mileage, you would be better off just buying gas with, if your gonna mod it just go for power



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