V6 Fi Vs 318

TGKELLY2 said

Yes, I know, it doesn't make any sense! I'm pretty sure the car has 2:76's. I had a 74 duster, (318) as a kid and without working too hard, I could get 25 mpg! Is there anyone out there that can give me a place to start as far as getting to the bottom of this problem or should I just give up and think about a 318 or ????? I have no idea. Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Tom

Wicked/Six, What would be a good strategy to get more efficiency out of my 225? Thanks! Tom

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First of all 55 mph is not cruising fast enough for 2.76 gears with a slant.My slants sweet spot with my 2.93 is around 65-70m.p.h about 2500-2700 rpm.My stock 88000 mile slant will pull about 25 m.p.g,and I get about 15-16 in town with the 904.You need to adjust your shifts to happen later.I usually shift it manually around town,keeps up better with traffic,and gets slightly better mileage.

Just pretend you have 3.55's and buzz the engine up higher,trust me it can take it and it will like it.