is this normal???
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is this normal???
hi, i was reading some of the prior postings and it seems that everyone is whining about getting ONLY 15 mpg with their I6. i have carbed '84 bronco (w/ the I6) and i only get 9 mpg. is that supposed to be bad milage for it??
Also, i was curious to know what the redline on that motor is. i have a 4 speed and it did not come with a tach (but i bought one and am currently using that).
'84 bronco 3" lift and 33" mud terrains
Also, i was curious to know what the redline on that motor is. i have a 4 speed and it did not come with a tach (but i bought one and am currently using that).
'84 bronco 3" lift and 33" mud terrains
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From: Memphis, TN
is this normal???
9 is a little low, but there's not an easy fix for the 1-bbl carb. You can see what I did here:
http://www.webphotos.com/list_photos...&smi=1&a=13217
Here are some more ideas:
http://www.performanceunlimited.com/projectmpg/
Redline is around 4000RPM, but there's no reason to go over 3500 - that's where power peaks.
http://www.webphotos.com/list_photos...&smi=1&a=13217
Here are some more ideas:
http://www.performanceunlimited.com/projectmpg/
Redline is around 4000RPM, but there's no reason to go over 3500 - that's where power peaks.
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From: Magrath
is this normal???
Seems that most people get between 10 and 15. I currently get about 13, but I run 31" tires, Lund visor and steel grill guard. Mine is also fuel injected and has a 5 speed.
The biggest thing I found that made a difference was running a midgrade gas (89-90 octane works best in my truck).
The biggest thing I found that made a difference was running a midgrade gas (89-90 octane works best in my truck).
