spitfirees20
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The ealy DOHC engines with the B-heads and IMRC throttle plates are very efficient under normal cruise conditions. Most Lincoln guys I know are knocking down 28-32mpg with conservative driving. My dad brought his Mark VIII back from Waterloo last summer and averaged 30mpg rigth on the nose.
Even I with my heavy, blown 2V Cougar with 3.73's am still able to knock down 25-26mpg on the highway if I'm careful.
I have an auto 98 GT with 3.73's, but I haven't bought a speedcal yet and my speedometer is way off (although I have referenced it with a gps), so I can't measure speed or MPG. What rpm (and speed, if you happen to know it or have a corrected speedo) are you doing in OD to get 25/26 mpg?