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-   -   What mods for saving some gas-HELP!! (https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/221244-what-mods-for-saving-some-gas-help.html)

horizonhuskies 05-07-2004 02:34 PM
Tom

If I EVER bought one of those, it would have to come with a NOS kit. Plain and simple. I would have to hold my head in shame if it didnt.

Garrett

forddy 05-07-2004 04:15 PM
Nice little bike, but ah, where do I put the wife and kid? lol

hummer010 05-07-2004 04:56 PM
Originally Posted by Busa01
Don't waste your money on anything, there is nothing you can do to significantly increase mileage. Even if you were to spend 300.00 on some mods that yielded 1 - 2 mpg more, how long and how many miles would it take for you to get your 300 bucks back.
With gas prices the way they are right now ($3.04CDN / US Gallon), it doesn't actually take all that long. I drive about 25,000 miles a year. If I can increase my fuel efficiency by 2 mpg, I can save ~$425CDN per year.

F1Frankie 05-07-2004 05:14 PM
Well, i'm feeling better about my 1.89 a gallon.

Tom,
I agree with your logic and scientic explanation however... Doesn't the "235" in LT235 75R16 refer to "section width" and not "section Height"? A change in tire section width shouldn't change the aspect ratio or final drive ratio of the tire. You already know I am not an expert. This is just what I have read and been taught. (sorry I'm late to the dance).

By the way... I now have some hands on experience with my EGR System so if anyone has questions with theirs, just ask.

hummer010 05-07-2004 09:24 PM
Originally Posted by F1Frankie
Well, i'm feeling better about my 1.89 a gallon.

Tom,
I agree with your logic and scientic explanation however... Doesn't the "235" in LT235 75R16 refer to "section width" and not "section Height"? A change in tire section width shouldn't change the aspect ratio or final drive ratio of the tire. You already know I am not an expert. This is just what I have read and been taught. (sorry I'm late to the dance).

By the way... I now have some hands on experience with my EGR System so if anyone has questions with theirs, just ask.
The 235 does refer to the section width, however, the 75 refers to the tire height in percentage of the section width. So in this case, the height of the tire is 75% of 235mm or 176.25mm. If you change the section width while keeping the height percentage constant, you still change the height of the tire.

krettin 05-08-2004 12:16 AM
Is there anything I can do to my EGR system to improve my gas milage?

F1Frankie 05-10-2004 08:32 AM
Ah. That makes perfect sense. Thank you.

Busa01 05-10-2004 09:03 AM
Originally Posted by hummer010
The 235 does refer to the section width, however, the 75 refers to the tire height in percentage of the section width. So in this case, the height of the tire is 75% of 235mm or 176.25mm. If you change the section width while keeping the height percentage constant, you still change the height of the tire.


Bingo, hit the nail on the head Oo.

Tom

F1Frankie 05-10-2004 02:15 PM
:-X19 Ouch! No more hitting on the head!!!!


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