gas milage on 2.3 turbo

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  1. cavi New Member

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    out of curiosity what kind of milage does a 2.3 turbo conversion do?
    cavi, Apr 30, 2006
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  2. Red_LX Doubt I could be of much help, unless you need por

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    I was getting 25 mpg in my Thunderbird, I would think in a Mustang it would be slightly better due to being a lighter car.
    Red_LX, Apr 30, 2006
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    My svo gets 30 on the highway, I would assume the same for a converted one.
    Mr. Rustypwnz, Apr 30, 2006
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  4. 140cilx Founding Member

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    I've gotten 34 outta my SVO (3.55 gear) and 28 outta my LX (3.73).
    140cilx, May 5, 2006
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    Dang, how fast(or slow) were you driving to get 34mpg? Thats 10 more than I can manage, but I already know my car has unusually bad economy. The plugs are new Autolite 764s, but I think the cap, rotor, and wires are original :eek: plus the engine harness is falling apart.

    All my highway driving is at 70+ so its taching up at 2900-3100rpm.
    65ShelbyClone, May 7, 2006
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  6. 85 Turbo Bird Founding Member

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    hehe... I was getting about 18 with my 85TC when I had it but a lot of my driving was on the streets and then about 80mph when I was on the freeway :D
    85 Turbo Bird, May 7, 2006
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    I could never get more than 24-25 out of mine...that's at 75-80mph though...
    Stinger, May 9, 2006
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  8. jgt58 New Member

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    i get 31 mpg on mine , but my car never sees above 55mph and its all hwy driving and 93 octane on my 91 LX 2.3L 5speed
    jgt58, May 12, 2006
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    Eh, you put premium in your 2.3 N/A?
    65ShelbyClone, May 12, 2006
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  10. jgt58 New Member

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    if I dont , I only get about 25 mpg. I didnt belive it myself but after test after test its true
    jgt58, May 13, 2006
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    I was curious, so I did the calculations. Assuming you have a 12gal tank, buy $3.799 premium, and get 31mpg, it costs $0.12/mile. With $3.499 regular and 25mpg, it costs $0.14 per mile. I guess it's kinda like paying more for diesel to get the extra economy.
    65ShelbyClone, May 13, 2006
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  12. jgt58 New Member

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    actually I have a 15.7 gallon tank , and its 3.75 for regular and 3.95 for premium
    jgt58, May 14, 2006
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