gas mileage
andyfrigge
05-05-2003, 08:53 PM
i was just checking since i am going to change my engine what kind of gas mileage the 5.0 engine gets in 1990. also, if it matters to anyone, i will be adding pictures of my car soon.
Los
05-05-2003, 09:09 PM
25 on the highway?
andyfrigge
05-05-2003, 09:21 PM
does it, cause my dad didnt seem to think so, cause thats what my 4 cylinder gets
Melt
05-06-2003, 12:35 AM
suprisingly they do get pretty good gas mileage, my friend 'bigdantheman' used to have an 86 accord lx-i and now has an 89 5.0 and he gets about the same if not better mileage than he did in the accord. Suprised me too.
HiFlow5 0
05-06-2003, 08:29 AM
Just be careful when you start modifying. I get about 10-12 mpg around town and 13-15 mpg on the highway. :eek:
5.0VIPERMAN
05-06-2003, 10:10 AM
My '91 gets 14-16 mpg city if I'm driving nicely, 11-13 normally;) , and about 25 mpg on the highway.
Los
05-06-2003, 10:41 AM
my 1901 gets 25 on the highway and 15 in the city.
:D
:D
HiFlow5 0
05-06-2003, 03:36 PM
Originally posted by Los
my 1901 gets 25 on the highway and 15 in the city.
:D
WOW :eek: 1901!!!! They made them beasts good back then hu?
my 1901 gets 25 on the highway and 15 in the city.
:D
WOW :eek: 1901!!!! They made them beasts good back then hu?
Los
05-06-2003, 08:25 PM
64 1/2 Mustang?
Please.
O1 BABY!
:D
Please.
O1 BABY!
:D
94svt5.0
05-06-2003, 10:57 PM
MY 94 gets about 17 around town and 23 on the interstate.
REAL PERFORMANCE
05-08-2003, 02:59 AM
Gas mileage is very dependent on driving style. Believe it or not you can increase the gas mileage by adding a less restrictive exhaust, and intake. Dont go extreme though. A more suited rear gear can also improve your gas mileage. If you are the type that like s to hit the gas hard and accelerate quickly than these mods are no good for you.
A properly tuned 5.0 with a less restrictive exhaust, and a CAI, with 3.55 gears if driven very cautiously can net nearly 27mpg.
This is directly related to the fact that an engine is just a big compressor. The less strain that the engine is put under the more efficient.
CAI= less intake restriction, and draws air from the fender which equals denser more oxygenated air.
Exhaust= allows the engine to "exhale" easier (try breathing in through your mouth as fast as you can, and exhale through your nose, see the restriction now)
Gears= 3.55 gears will decrease the amount of initial exertion that is required to get your vehicle started, thus resulting a more efficient vehicle
BTW my 95 stang gets 5 mpg if i babie it and keep it under 3k RPM
Under hard driving you can actually watch the gas guage drop!!
A properly tuned 5.0 with a less restrictive exhaust, and a CAI, with 3.55 gears if driven very cautiously can net nearly 27mpg.
This is directly related to the fact that an engine is just a big compressor. The less strain that the engine is put under the more efficient.
CAI= less intake restriction, and draws air from the fender which equals denser more oxygenated air.
Exhaust= allows the engine to "exhale" easier (try breathing in through your mouth as fast as you can, and exhale through your nose, see the restriction now)
Gears= 3.55 gears will decrease the amount of initial exertion that is required to get your vehicle started, thus resulting a more efficient vehicle
BTW my 95 stang gets 5 mpg if i babie it and keep it under 3k RPM
Under hard driving you can actually watch the gas guage drop!!
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