With the price of gas shooting up like an unabashed junkie, the cost of driving a Panther is on the rise. The 302 has had plenty of iterations over the years, both by Ford and third parties. Most changes seem to focus on making more power, either to go faster or to move more. But what about changes looking to improve the engine's fuel efficiency?
I think the easiest way to boost MPGs is to change the rear gears. But I'm wondering more about the engine itself than whatever comes after it - trans, diff, wheels, driving style.
Is there a more fuel efficient 302 than the EFI LoPo? Any heads or cams better than stock? Or a more modern ECU that can squeeze a little bit more out of a gallon?
Of course, anything that isn't available in a junkyard is probably spendy, which would most likely outweigh any possible savings from the engine mods. Or perhaps there are some power mods that increase the powerband to the point where less spirited driving might be more efficient than stock.
I think the easiest way to boost MPGs is to change the rear gears. But I'm wondering more about the engine itself than whatever comes after it - trans, diff, wheels, driving style.
Is there a more fuel efficient 302 than the EFI LoPo? Any heads or cams better than stock? Or a more modern ECU that can squeeze a little bit more out of a gallon?
Of course, anything that isn't available in a junkyard is probably spendy, which would most likely outweigh any possible savings from the engine mods. Or perhaps there are some power mods that increase the powerband to the point where less spirited driving might be more efficient than stock.
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