318 MAX fuel economy builds?

So I'm looking into buying a long-distance capable daily driver. I have my eyes on a Dodge Diplomat and Chrysler 5th Avenue. Both have 318s and I thought it may be of my own interest to buy one as a daily as they are things I can work on instead of things I would need to take to a shop. In the case that I buy one or the other I would like to build the 318 for high fuel economy, I'm talking like 20+ mpg if possible. Anyone done this? Any input? Etc. Let's coffee-table talk daily stuff instead of high horsepower for once.
My parents had a 1985 5th Avenue that they bought new and before they took delivery of their new car my dad had the dealership install Bosch platinum plugs and with premium fuel dad said that it got 30mpg on the highway. It had the lean burn system and a 904 transmission, no overdrive. I've heard of others getting in the mid 20's with the 5th Avenue and they are as aerodynamic as a shoe box.