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Old 05-17-2008, 10:25 AM   #6 (permalink)
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For the money you'll spend on regearing, it will take a long time to make it up in fuel mileage savings. If you're only getting 12-14, you need to look elseware. Are you a leadfoot? How many PSI are you running in your tires? Is your engine running well? When was the last time you replaced your spark plugs/wires?

My 97 with 285's (granted it's a 5 speed) gets 21 on a really hilly highway and 24 on nice flat land. Even in stop and go traffic it gets 17-18.
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