Chris.S.Mottram@ecc.com wrote:
> Chris S. Mottram@ECCI
> 09/03/98 10:55 PM
>
> My new Mk1a get 11 miles per gallon on the interstate at about 65-70 mph.
> This seems low to me. It has a Carter AFB 650 carb that I have not figured
> out how to open the secondaries. It also have a mild cam. What is
> "normal".
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
> B382001587LRXFE
Chris,
The carb change (and manifold) plus "mild" cam has cut your mileage in half,
at constant 65 mph speeds. What do you think's going to happen when the
secondaries get in the act? Something is wrong. Look for fuel leaks, someone
draining your gas for fun, bad odometer, etc. Not "normal", unless you are a
lead foot and accelerate to those speeds floored, then brake and do it again.
Should see 17-18 mpg, even with a little hot-dogging, if most or your driving
is highway.
Steve
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