Ford Lightning MPG
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Ford Lightning MPG
So I know a few of you guys out there have Lightnings. I was wondering what kind of MPG you get with em. I found one on craigslist, and may be into purchasing it. I'm curious about the MPG I'd be getting, the truck has a few upgrades, so what I'll have to pay in gas could be a dealbreaker.Here is the ad:
1993 Ford Lightning Pickup / Sale or Trade
1993 Ford Lightning Pickup / Sale or Trade
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Good looking truck. Just remember those 4:10s arnt the greatest gears for MPGs on the highway..
I just got 12.4 MPG my last tank. But of course thats with my driving.. Passing people, 100+ MPH runs, and speeding most of the time.
Good looking truck though. How many miles??
I just got 12.4 MPG my last tank. But of course thats with my driving.. Passing people, 100+ MPH runs, and speeding most of the time.
Good looking truck though. How many miles??
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Haha I know they can be gas hogs, but I've always been easy on the gas. So I'll most likely be at the upper end of the MPG range.
Do all of em have 4:10s? What kind of RPM do you run on the highway?
Do all of em have 4:10s? What kind of RPM do you run on the highway?
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Nice looking truck but would be concerned about the miles and with all the mods it probably has been beat on. They all have 4:10 LS rears and I got a consistant 12 MPG in town and made a 800 mile road trip with cruise control at 70 MPG and a little over 16 MPG. But.......I had a smile on my face the entire trip!
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Ya I've emailed the guy asking about the mileage, etc. I've been wanting a Fox Mustang, but don't want to give up my truck, so I figure this would be a good compromise.
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Yes they all have 4:10 LS. I run 3k at 80 mph.
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