Attempting 25MPG w/ my 22RE

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Dec 26, 2011 | 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkerik

I know this is an older thread but - The roof rack, especially the basket type will create all sorts of drag. I hear one of the first things to go for improved MPG is to delete the rack. If it's needed only some of the time then try a quick release for on/off.

I think manual hubs and a electric fan will help. I have the efan in mind for my truck as well. Also want to do the synthetic oil in the drivetrain too.

I'm currently getting ~24 MPG in a '86 sr5 ext cab 22RE 5 spd w/ 235/75r15 and 4.10's.

I just got some aluminum wheels - hope the lighter rotating mass helps.

I use the rack enough to keep it on full time. If I can rally some funds soon, this is my list of fun to do to the toylet:
E-Fan
Manual hubs
Custom long tube header and exhaust with new cat and higher flow muffler
engbldr head with the big valves and a crawler cam (I need the power to come on sooner the RV cam or whatever I got when I rebuilt the motor brings the power on too late for my tastes)
Fix the oil leak on the pan or rear main, which ever one it was that I ˟˟˟˟ up at the rebuild
Megasquirt computer with MAP sensor
Wide band O2 sensor
Re-do my "cold air" intake.

I don't know if I will see huge gains in MPG from this, but I kinda want to see how far I can push it power wise with ye ol 22RE. Especially since we will be parting with the subaru to get a suburban. I am gonna need something with a little get up and go to fill my lead footed needs. At least until the mustang is done.