Hey Dan. I use to visit in Warner Springs near Temecula. Down hill was good
mileage for me :-) on the serious side you have a much more efficent tranny
now.
Jim Knox, 91 Dak 318LA
Toronto, Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Kramarsky" <dkramarsky68@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 12:23 PM
Subject: DML: Torque Converters, TransGo and gas mileage
>
> i recently installed a 2400 stall torque converter from APS, a trans-go
kit, and
> replaced an overdrive planet gear that was only slightly worn. (could have
left the old
> one in but decided to get a new one ). And had all the soft-parts
replaced with
> BorgWarner bands, clutches etc.
>
> I was about 13.9 MPG and now i am at 15.6 MPG on average.
>
> Driving for me is 95% highway. With just a little stop-n-go traffic ( 5
mins )
>
> Same gas as always. It's a '92 V8 Club Cab
>
> Can anyone explain? Did the efficiency of transmission get better?
>
>
> ( p.s. i am NOT complaining !! LOL )
>
>
> -dan
> temecula, ca
>
> =====
> Dan K.
> '92 Grey Dak CC, 318, 4x2, 46RH, 3.92 rear, 235/75R15, PS, PW, PB, PL, AC.
>
> Mods: Trans-Go, APS Precision's 2400 stall, cool air induction, K&N
filter, Autolite 3924s, & re-located IAT sensor.
>
> Future: 180* stat, MP PCM, Stage 1 T.B., HER1418AL Cam, 3" Gibson
exhaust, March pullies, electric fan, and head porting.
>
>
>
>
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