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| Razorbobsr |
 Sep 1 2011, 06:53 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 6-June 10 From: Terre Haute Ind Member No.: 11,813 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
QUOTE(rnellums @ Sep 1 2011, 08:33 AM)  QUOTE(Razorbobsr @ Sep 1 2011, 04:22 AM) QUOTE(rnellums @ Aug 30 2011, 09:22 AM) QUOTE(Razorbobsr @ Aug 30 2011, 03:04 AM) Kid, u get home ok? Bob I'm not sure if this is for me or not, but the rest of my drive was VERY smooth. 250 miles on half a tank. Gotta love the change in fuel economy going from dual carbs to FI!! Mileage with carbs was 34-36 according to the odometer, but I was running non-stock tires. I think that's off by 80% or so, so 27-28.5 or so. In the new car my tach was holding just over 3200 I think. Mine was 3600 RPM at 70 MPH, but I have 195/45 tires and the engine works harder, I think. Comp tires?????? I want to go to something taller/softer riding tires. 45s just best an old mans bones UP. Bob |
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| rnellums |
Sep 1 2011, 07:19 AM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(Razorbobsr @ Sep 1 2011, 05:53 AM) QUOTE(rnellums @ Sep 1 2011, 08:33 AM) QUOTE(Razorbobsr @ Sep 1 2011, 04:22 AM) QUOTE(rnellums @ Aug 30 2011, 09:22 AM) QUOTE(Razorbobsr @ Aug 30 2011, 03:04 AM) Kid, u get home ok? Bob I'm not sure if this is for me or not, but the rest of my drive was VERY smooth. 250 miles on half a tank. Gotta love the change in fuel economy going from dual carbs to FI!! Mileage with carbs was 34-36 according to the odometer, but I was running non-stock tires. I think that's off by 80% or so, so 27-28.5 or so. In the new car my tach was holding just over 3200 I think. Mine was 3600 RPM at 70 MPH, but I have 195/45 tires and the engine works harder, I think. Comp tires?????? I want to go to something taller/softer riding tires. 45s just best an old mans bones UP. Bob I think the engine works less hard actually, just has to work faster. I had Michelin tires on my old car, 205/60's and the ride was still rough because my suspension was so stiff. Maybe go to softer springs + maybe adjustable shocks? |
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| oakpark |
Sep 8 2011, 04:48 PM
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Oak Park 914 Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Oak Park, IL Member No.: 3,236 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Gerald, A belated thanks for the great event. You are a true enthusiast. I hope we can see more cars next year, although your neighbors were probably wondering where all the funny little cars came from.
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| Razorbobsr |
Sep 8 2011, 05:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 6-June 10 From: Terre Haute Ind Member No.: 11,813 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(rnellums @ Sep 1 2011, 09:19 AM) QUOTE(Razorbobsr @ Sep 1 2011, 05:53 AM) QUOTE(rnellums @ Sep 1 2011, 08:33 AM) QUOTE(Razorbobsr @ Sep 1 2011, 04:22 AM) QUOTE(rnellums @ Aug 30 2011, 09:22 AM) QUOTE(Razorbobsr @ Aug 30 2011, 03:04 AM) Kid, u get home ok? Bob I'm not sure if this is for me or not, but the rest of my drive was VERY smooth. 250 miles on half a tank. Gotta love the change in fuel economy going from dual carbs to FI!! Mileage with carbs was 34-36 according to the odometer, but I was running non-stock tires. I think that's off by 80% or so, so 27-28.5 or so. In the new car my tach was holding just over 3200 I think. Mine was 3600 RPM at 70 MPH, but I have 195/45 tires and the engine works harder, I think. Comp tires?????? I want to go to something taller/softer riding tires. 45s just best an old mans bones UP. Bob I think the engine works less hard actually, just has to work faster. I had Michelin tires on my old car, 205/60's and the ride was still rough because my suspension was so stiff. Maybe go to softer springs + maybe adjustable shocks? One of the few times in life that stiffer, is not better! Bob |
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