Yes, the 2.65:1 gears of the automatic-transmission turbo car help (and it can still spin the tires).

I agree, once fluids are all synthetic, tires are low-rolling-resistance and well inflated, the underbody panels are in place, paint waxed, A/C repaired so that you can run with the windows closed, injectors and IP balanced, your car will find so much more mileage than running a large fan that the original 65a alternator can't handle.

But do it your way, there is always another method to explore.

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