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Old 07-28-2008, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by barry123400 View Post
Well Tom this is pretty conclusive proof that meddling with gear ratios does have a real upside. I suspect with a turbo engine you might have even got a couple of miles more per gallon. For quite awhile a lot of members thought changes were not worth the effort milage wise.

I always felt I would be pleased enough with the noise reduction alone. The increased milage just a bonus. When your arm tires from shifting the five speed transmission I can help.
Barry....don't hold your breath!

You can have my fiver when you pry it from my cold dead hands!

Tom W
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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