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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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110mpg V8?

check out this article online concerning the manufacturing of V8's that
get 110mpg: ARTICLE
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Here, I'll save you some time:

Article says they guy has a V8 that will go 200 mph, or get 110 mpg, but not at the same time, and that he has a 20 year old Mustang, and that someone ordered some engines from him.

I already have a V8 that will get that MPG. All I have to do is run it up to 110 mph, and then slip the trans into neutral. I get well over 110 mpg for quite a ways, even more with a downhill.

Oddly, I've had 4 cylinders, 6s, and even my 300 will get close to that figure using the same technique.

My all-time record is the 289 4V in my Mustang. I was able to get astronomical mileage on one leg of a trip out of Flagstaff AZ. I estimate, based on projections, and depending on temperature, I got over 10,000 MPG.

Send $40 and I'll tell you how.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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I don't think I'd be to quick to judgement: Hp2g.com

The engine is designed to use E-85 ONLY, and with the higher compression design it's quite possable.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Well, I got the 10 mpg covered.................Only 100mpg more to go.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Im of the opinion that something the size and weight and shape of a mustang is not gonna get 110 mpg unless you drop it from a bomber.

You know the guy is FOS when you read his write up - he boosted engine efficiency 400% to 32% overall, meaning todays engines are 8% - try todays engines are 30-35%.

Save your money and send it to me instead.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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A diesel may be 30-35%, gasoline engines are still 20-30% efficient tops. 8% would be more along the lines of some ancient 3:1 compression flat head engine.
 
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