Thread: MPG vs Speed
View Single Post
  #20  
Old 04-10-2013, 10:11 AM
t walgamuth's Avatar
t walgamuth t walgamuth is offline
dieselarchitect
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lafayette Indiana
Posts: 38,980
Quote:
Originally Posted by pmckechnie View Post
BobK The rpm at 75 is right at 2500. Don't rem what it is at 55. I think I need to say that the 55 really has nothing to do with my question. I just know I get better mileage at 75 then any speed. Car has single exhaust, No cats, CIS injection, No computer controlled mixture. I have logged all fuel and mileage for the last 8 years and can see that the best mileage is when on long interstate trips.

Well, time to close this thread. I've been told in so many words that I don't know what I am talking about yet my numbers tell me otherwise. I believe my numbers and others can believe what ever they want.

But thank you BobK. I think you have hit on a possibility of efficiency at an RPM. I guess my car just likes 2500 rpm.

Paul
I agree completely with the part highlighted. And it is true if compared to driving around town stop and go, but not if compared to running 55 or 60 mph highway.
__________________
[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.
Reply With Quote