Miserly /6

[Old Tired Rebel]

There are a few threads here in the / forum that ask about mileage. Since gas prices are jumping up by .14 cents or more a day,I think it is time to see what does work.

I would like this one be about raising the mileage of /6 to higher standards. So here is the question how would you raise your mileage in your /. Read carefully just post what really works,not hypothetical ideas that may or may not work.

I plan on using my 65 Cuda with the 225 and Super Six set up but will look for more ideas to help.

Here is what is planned.

1. Electric fan set up.
2. Pertronics ignition upgrade.
3. Maybe a shift kit for the 904.
4. I'm not sure what gears I have, But I hope it has tall hwy.
5. Newer 14 or 15 inch tire (not wider but a little taller)
6. Some type of covering underneath around the k member.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

So with gas prices projected to be in the $5.00 range by July no one has thought of this?

 

[oneway71]

I am going to do an electric fan; but other than that I have nothing definite that would help.

I build gasifiers (turn wood into gas) in my spare time and would like to get a truck with a slant so I can use woodgas on the road.

I like the idea of changing the front of the vehicle to help air flow. Maybe a Valiant Superbird?

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

I am going to do an electric fan; but other than that I have nothing definite that would help.

I build gasifiers (turn wood into gas) in my spare time and would like to get a truck with a slant so I can use woodgas on the road.

I like the idea of changing the front of the vehicle to help air flow. Maybe a Valiant Superbird?

Now that is interesting, how does it work?

 

[65 Dartman]

Nothing to add (yet) on increasing mileage but will add a friend of mine had a 73 or so Duster slant with 904, 7.25, factory AC. He drove it from MI to OH to the Nats one year and got 27MPG. He did it basically by driving at 55 the whole way.

 

[oneway71]

Now that is interesting, how does it work?

Wood gas or producer gas. Basically you heat the wood up to 1200 degrees. A gasifier needs 5 -10" vacuum so an engine is perfect for creating it.

There were around 1 million cars in the world that used it during WWII. Also at the turn of the last century there were nearly 19,000 towns that used wood for electricity in North America.

Here are some pics of old cars using it.

The bottom pic of flame is the first time I made gas from wood a few years ago.

 

[memike]

Cool air is a must, gas is much more efficient when mixed with 80 degree air then 200 ..no more tread on the ground then you need, and keep everything smooth bearings not to tight but still safe and secure will move very easy.
I have seen small cars or what ever on a level slab of pavement and if it was in neutral it was hard to push and would not keep rolling, that will eat up gas milage.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

It is a interesting idea,but it's a idea that isn't realistic with what I am doing. The wood gas and gasifier would make a good thread on it's own.

 

[nuttyprof]

As soon as I can find one to work on, I plan on taking a 62 valiant 170 /6 7 1/4 diff with somewhere between 2.26-3.23:1 gears a8330d transmission port fuel injection with maf from a buick 2.8 v-6 and tall skinny tires. I'd like to see what that does!

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

As soon as I can find one to work on, I plan on taking a 62 valiant 170 /6 7 1/4 diff with somewhere between 2.26-3.23:1 gears a8330d transmission port fuel injection with maf from a buick 2.8 v-6 and tall skinny tires. I'd like to see what that does!

Do you think the EFI will help in gas mileage?

 

[805moparkid]

Do you think the EFI will help in gas mileage?

yea because it will only get as much fuel per cyl as it needs... kinda interesting is the saturn ions... they use the resistance of the spark plug to judge the A/F

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

Now I am wondering how much it will boost the mileage? Also is there a OD trans that will bolt up to a / ?

 

[805moparkid]

Now I am wondering how much it will boost the mileage? Also is there a OD trans that will bolt up to a / ?

yea, if you have an OD bell, like i do... you can bolt up one of the Od833's...

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

yea, if you have an OD bell, like i do... you can bolt up one of the Od833's...

I need to keep it a Auto Trans, my back and legs can't take a manual trans.

 

[805moparkid]

I need to keep it a Auto Trans, my back and legs can't take a manual trans.

there were some adapters from a small block trans to slant six... then you could use a A518 auto trans...

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

there were some adapters from a small block trans to slant six... then you could use a A518 auto trans...

I will check into that. Thanks

 

[805moparkid]

I will check into that. Thanks

i have only seen two of them before but they are out there...

if you have to stick with the 904 i would consider buying a really good/tight converter (less slippage)

making sure the brakes dont drag at all

decreasing weight, rotating weight is worth more...

making the engine more effeicent... good ignition, make sure choke operation is optimal, not staying open...

find narrow tires 195 or less that will take high air pressures, 40lbs...

really square alignment .0 toe (less rolling resistance) max caster and 0 camber...

lower the car and create under body pans so air wont "tumble" under and around the car...

light engine oil... 5-20 or something

juat to name a few things lol

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

i have only seen two of them before but they are out there...

if you have to stick with the 904 i would consider buying a really good/tight converter (less slippage)

making sure the brakes dont drag at all

decreasing weight, rotating weight is worth more...

making the engine more effeicent... good ignition, make sure choke operation is optimal, not staying open...

find narrow tires 195 or less that will take high air pressures, 40lbs...

really square alignment .0 toe (less rolling resistance) max caster and 0 camber...

lower the car and create under body pans so air wont "tumble" under and around the car...

light engine oil... 5-20 or something

juat to name a few things lol

Very good tips. Again Thanks

 

[805moparkid]

Very good tips. Again Thanks

there are some under side shots of the saleen s7... it has a one or two peice (i believe) carbon fiber panel from one end to the other for aero...

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

there are some under side shots of the saleen s7... it has a one or two peice (i believe) carbon fiber panel from one end to the other for aero...

I will look it up.

 

[805moparkid]

I will look it up.

alot can be used from saltflat cars... they use aerodynamics in a huge way... now if your figuring on driving 55 all the time for the best milage it wont really matter but everything helps!

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

alot can be used from saltflat cars... they use aerodynamics in a huge way... now if your figuring on driving 55 all the time for the best milage it wont really matter but everything helps!

I usually drive the speed limit and that is about it. But this gives me a start working on my 65 Cuda.

 

[805moparkid]

I usually drive the speed limit and that is about it. But this gives me a start working on my 65 Cuda.

haha one thing i remembered to is that you can "adjust the back of the hood up so there is a gap... it will allow more air thru the radiator and help the turbulence in the cowl area...

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

haha one thing i remembered to is that you can "adjust the back of the hood up so there is a gap... it will allow more air thru the radiator and help the turbulence in the cowl area...

Wouldn't that keep the engine too cool?

 

[805moparkid]

Wouldn't that keep the engine too cool?

yep!