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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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gas mileage

ok i want to get a 1992-1996 f150. then i want to lift it six inches and put 35x12.50s on it. with a stock 5.0 motor and auto transmission, what kind of gas mileage should i get? what if i put a 3 inch body lift on instead with only 33's? what kind of gas mileage would i get then? thanks for the help
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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i have 33s 3.55 gears 302 engine and an E4OD trans and i get about 12-14 highway and 10-12 city so about the same alround and that is haveing the engine shift around 2100 rpms.

did manage one time to get 15 in 4x4 driving down the interstate at 35-55
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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i have an 88 with a 302, 3.55's, 35" tires, and 7 inch lift. Ours will differ slightly, because i have a 5 speed but I get about ten in the mountains, slightly better on highway.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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it all depends on your driving habits, rear gear, and luck.
 
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