Better MPG

[86VickyLX]

Hi Taylorendicott

A couple of these on the gas pedal and drive barefooted works wonders.



Oh yeah let me know when gas drops to only $4 a gallon, I am paying $8.60 allready

Regards

Dereck

:lol:

And I don't think anyone should bitch about gas prices unless they're paying more than this guy

[87gtVIC]

I love that Dereck owns an Excursion.

[gadget73]

I just looked this up b/c I didn't believe it. I always remembered my 89 being 24 MPG HWY (EPA). It turns out the 87 was rated at 27 and the 88/89 is 24. What changed from 87 to 88/89 to affect the FE? Did a higher RAR become standard?

At any rate, the best I think I ever got in either of my box Panthers was 23 on a long highway run.

The grille changed from the waffle to the waterfall. Obviously the waterfall is significantly less aerodynamic.

Real answer: NFC. same driveline, about all thats really different is some cosmetic stuff, none of which should account for any significant amount of weight. I suspect the way they calculate fuel economy reporting changed more than the car but I don't know how to verify that. 24 is a lot more realistic than 27. The 87 that had that window sticker was a fully loaded model with a 3.55 rear, and that ought to do worse on the highway than the standard 3.08 or 3.27 rear.

[johnunit]

is it possible that the newer more realistic EPA figures were only updated back to 1988?

[taylorendicott]

First off, Dereck I’m sorry $4 sounds great compared to 8.60 that’s just retarded... Second I have all the parts to do a MAF conversion on my Lincoln with a 92 mustang gt, besides changing the firing order will I need the bigger injectors? Even though mines not a HO engine?
Are there any other Areo mods that can be done?
And I know why they changed the rating I read about it two days ago. They said that when tests were done to gauge MPG they were done in almost perfect indoor conditions with perfect driving techniques. When the public drove these cars they saw a substantial decrease in actual MPG so they dropped the test MPG by 15-20% to accommodate the public’s actual driving habits.

[Lincolnmania]

my parents and i rented a new grand marquis in 1989, it had 900 miles on it.......we got 29 mpg highway and around 19 city
ran the towny (it was stock then) in 2001 to cape cod, fully loaded, 4 of us, packed to the gills for a camping trip at a rental cabin. we got 26 mpg.

the ethanol is killing fuel economy......my suggestion search out ethanol free fuel, keep your tires fully inflated, stay out of the throttle, do not drive with one foot on the brake and one foot on the gas (i've seen plenty of people do this) synthetic fluids, properly tuned, no bad wheel bearings, drive like a little old lady basically.

[johnunit]

In some states and provinces, premium fuel is still ethanol free. I've found I get more than my money back by going to 91 octane (or 93-4 if available) and bumping the timing up a smidge. big fuel economy gains and in carbed setups will reduce evaporation.

[86VickyLX]

First off, Dereck I’m sorry $4 sounds great compared to 8.60 that’s just retarded... Second I have all the parts to do a MAF conversion on my Lincoln with a 92 mustang gt, besides changing the firing order will I need the bigger injectors? Even though mines not a HO engine?
Are there any other Areo mods that can be done?
And I know why they changed the rating I read about it two days ago. They said that when tests were done to gauge MPG they were done in almost perfect indoor conditions with perfect driving techniques. When the public drove these cars they saw a substantial decrease in actual MPG so they dropped the test MPG by 15-20% to accommodate the public’s actual driving habits.

You're gonna have to change the cam... repinning fuel injector harness sucks, plus that fucks with how the computer can change the fuel trim. While the top of the engine is off do different heads, and injectors.

[Maj]

Propane conversion? Works for my DD

[Dereck]

I love that Dereck owns an Excursion.

Hi

Topped off the Excursion earlier to the tune of $316

Regards

Dereck

[tjc78]

Hi

Topped off the Excursion earlier to the tune of $316

Regards

Dereck

[87gtVIC]

hahaha

[86VickyLX]

Hi

Topped off the Excursion earlier to the tune of $316

Regards

Dereck

[90ltd]

I had been getting 22mpg city 32 hwy on my crown vic for 3 years now (when its not raining)

[1987cp]

32? Really?? With what?