The liberty ship was also the fastest ship off the assembly line, but I wouldn't want to go on a cruise on it.
Actually I probably would, but that's because I'm weird
What's the absolute optimum speed for fuel mileage?
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My old Trucks with 12.7 and final gear at .73 always get the best mpg at 1375 rpm. With Lo pro 24.5’s that’s 62 mph. Light load, flat land, fuel economy is excellent. Add some weight and some hills, while different set of driving habits applies. Lack of torque, and a small window between 1350-1550 RPMs makes it a challenge. Newer engines with their long flare torque curves, kicking in at lower RPMs makes simply slowing down effective in all Drive good terrains.
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62 mph for the best fuel squeezer. I post mine daily when I'm out. There's one troll on my thread it will cause to stroke out someday.
I don't run 62. Usually 65.
62 will get me in 8+ mpg.
Wind has destroyed me in The Plains the last few months. You are indeed fortunate if you're not getting your mpg obliterated by wind in that neighborhood.
Blackie II is 7.8 lifetime. Last trip from driveway to driveway was 7.7
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I'd actually prefer a 3v 5.4 over my 04 5.3
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