Re: MPG 318

From: mrdancer (mrdancer@camalott.com)
Date: Mon Mar 29 1999 - 23:20:31 EST


I average 17 around town, 19 highway (averaging 65-70mph). On long trips I
get around 20mpg, have gotten as high as 21 at 73mph. Mods are Jacobs
Energy Team (I'll get MSD next time), Jacobs 8.5mm wires (that arc like
crazy!), cat-back single exhaust with dual pipes (had stock on when I got
the 21mpg at 73 mph), run AMSOIL 0w30 in the engine, also opened up the air
cleaner inlet a little - I think those are the only mods that affect
mpg......

My lowest was around 13-14 mpg, that was pulling my GoldWing (900 lbs.) on a
trailer behind the Dak at 70mph. NOTE: These mileages are actual
calculations - I don't have a trip/mileage computer.

I think the '92-'96 Daks might get slightly better mileage 'cuz they have a
smaller frontal area so they push less wind at speed. I'm also using stock
wheels :( they are thinner so will help mileage some.....

'92 Dak CC 2wd 318 3.55
'84 GoldWing Interstate



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