Hey everybody!
I am thinking about removing the top on my 87 4Runner.
Three questions
1
Will my gas mileage improve with the weight loss or will it be worse due to wind resistance on the highway?

2
How noisy will it be?

3
Will I smell gas fumes like I do when the back window is open with top on?

Thanks
Retrobeast

 

1. Will my gas mileage improve with the weight loss or will it be worse due to wind resistance on the highway?

NO or NO

2. How noisy will it be?

Depends on how loud you turn up the radio.

3. Will I smell gas fumes like I do when the back window is open with top on?

NO.

 

1. About the same

2. The tops off....so.....sorta noisy. Not bad.

3. No

 

Thanks for the quick replies !

 

The noise isn't bad, and I know that I can definitely feel a bit more pep without the extra weight though.

Haven't noticed any change in MPG.

I never noticed fumes driving, but a friend in the back said it got a little smelly in the back seat after sitting in a parking spot for like 10 mins.

 

Hey everybody!
I am thinking about removing the top on my 87 4Runner.
Three questions
1
Will my gas mileage improve with the weight loss or will it be worse due to wind resistance on the highway?
Watch myth busters-not much change, maybe 1 or 2 MPG either way if any

2
How noisy will it be?
How fast are you going to drive? if you are in town it shouldnt be bad, on the interstate its going to be loud
3
Will I smell gas fumes like I do when the back window is open with top on?
Maybe. Most likely your passengers will smell it if you have people sitting in the back, Im thinking that you will smell some exhaust.