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Old 09-12-2008, 09:17 PM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by pawoSD View Post
I bet 50+ is possible if you keep the speed to 25-30mph. Model T speeds! Perhaps someday I will test it.
Numbers close to 45 mpg are possible at 40-45 mph. The additional fuel required to get the engine speed up to approx. 2000 rpm is quite small.............but the distance covered per hour of engine time is up over 50%.

I don't think you can see 50+ under any conditions........except downhill.
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