6.7miles Per Gallon
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BADBLOODRUSH
, Oct 08 2004 11:30 PM
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#3
Posted 09 October 2004 - 12:49 AM
I thought your tank is 32 gallons??? That's even worse, about 4 mpg. Assuming the engine is properly tuned, no vacuum leaks, and the carb is good, you should get around 8-10. The 38's are definitely straining your powertrain, too. You should be running 4.88 or even 5.12 gears, so a gear swap may be the answer. I would work on the motor first, as a tune-up is a whole lot cheaper!
I now get 11.5 mpg with stock 3.50 gears and 35" tires. I was getting 6-7 mpg with the POS factory carb and intake.
I now get 11.5 mpg with stock 3.50 gears and 35" tires. I was getting 6-7 mpg with the POS factory carb and intake.
1984 Bronco XLT, 351W H.O., C-6 AT, Ford 9", SkyJ 6" lift, 35" tires on MT Classic rims, S&W Racecars 10-pt cage kit, custom "shaker" assembly.
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
#9
Posted 12 October 2004 - 03:10 PM
Even a stock, new motor may only get 11-13 mpg average in the Bronco. My advice is to fix whatever problems your present motor has with a possible gear swap, if you plan on keeping it for years to come.
1984 Bronco XLT, 351W H.O., C-6 AT, Ford 9", SkyJ 6" lift, 35" tires on MT Classic rims, S&W Racecars 10-pt cage kit, custom "shaker" assembly.
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
#12 Guest_streetgang_*
Posted 14 October 2004 - 05:46 PM
Yes.....they were made with a available 6 cyl. I just aint too sure about the year range.
So.....where are you from.....your telling me that gasoline is that expensive that if you want to drive a real "FULL SIZE" SUV that you have to use LPG?
I get about 12 MPG here in New York City.....but thats only if I aint in a hurry. On the highway I can get as much as 18 MPG.....but it takes a lot of will power not to go too fast.
So.....where are you from.....your telling me that gasoline is that expensive that if you want to drive a real "FULL SIZE" SUV that you have to use LPG?
I get about 12 MPG here in New York City.....but thats only if I aint in a hurry. On the highway I can get as much as 18 MPG.....but it takes a lot of will power not to go too fast.
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