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Old 03-21-2008, 08:29 PM
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is it 70 mph like my friend keeps telling me? Thanks guys. I'm currently on the road.
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I think it's more like 50-55.
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Below 60mph
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I average 65-70mph and get about 20-21mpg but that's LT1.

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**** id say with a 3.23 maybe around 50-55mph
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damn! 50-55 below 60? Slow. Well I'm out to save money after day beating her around. I just set my cruise on 65.
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Throw your friend out of the car, and you will get even better gas mileage.
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draft off of semi-trucks
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the gas mileage that i get makes me cry
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semis cruise at a rediculous low speed and I hate rock chips. I might give it a try. Currently none in sight. I hope nobody challenges me for a race. I can't turn down a challenge. My car is stock by the way.
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For sanity purposes Im currently cruising at 65.
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lol where in the midwest are you driving your car? Where I am it's snowy.
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Springfield Illinois to Waterloo Iowa. I'm currently passing Peoria Illinois. I hate cruising speed limit but surfing the web and talking to you guys seems to help the miles and time go by faster. Sweet
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weather here's actually real decent for a nice drive. Clear roads not a snow or ice in sight anywhere. Just a lil chilly.
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I usually cruise at 60-65mph. With 2.73's that's right about 1500rpm.
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Are you in the passenger seat? Or are you driving and teching at the same time! Also, is this on a wifi lap top or cell phone? I know tech is addictive but I have never teched and drove lol.
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150mph gets the best mileage
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Originally Posted by streetassasin
150mph gets the best mileage
But not best gas mileage.
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I'm driving while surfing the web. I'm using an iPhone. I tend to multi task a lot. I'm at 65 mph 2100rpm with 3.23 I might consider cruising at 60 soon. Not real happy with the current mpg
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k I'm at 60 with 1900 rpm


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