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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyblue
I noticed no change in economy between stock and a
3000/2.2 converter. But if you choose maximum happy
foot all the time then you could expect to pay. If you
drive in low-slip as a rule, then it doesn't matter much
to MPG.
Same here. At times i drive slower with the conveter. Its easy to do
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Greenfire
Nice Ed....I'm getting about 19-20 mpg with my 3000 stall and 3.42 gears.
Same set up here and I get 15 in town. Lost 1-2 mpg with the converter. Any higher stall is going to take more pedal just to get going - there has to be some loss due to the increased slippage.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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My around town MPG suffered ALOT when I went to my Yank PT4000 but on the highway or anytime after it locks up, there is little to no change.

Just keep in mind when you are out running around part throttle that there will be more RPM until the converter locks. As long as you keep your foot out of it, your MPG shouldn't suffer much.
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