Hey Al-I installed the wire type hose clamps and not only got .0745666 better
mpg, but changed my front to back weight ratio substantially. Now I just need
to figure out how to keep the car going straight under heavy
acceleration.....etc
Kind Regards-Chris
On Fri, 11 Jul 1997, Alvin and Lucille Johnson <johnson@ids.net> wrote:
>Standard Knapp wrote:
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>> I have just finished restoring my Tiger 1a. The engine is stock. > What
should I get for highway gas mileage?
> 1.It will get good mileage.
> 2.It will be very slow. Most Hondas and Volvos will blow by you easily.
>The 2.88 gears,the stock 2 barrell carb, and the restrictive exhaust
>make it a non-performer.
> 3. It will have a good top end. That's what it's geared for as
>produced. Never could figure out why. Clutch life will be short with
>those gears.
>
>Hot tip: Original wire hose clamps=another .06 MPG
>Al J. (Poor mileage, double pumper Holley, no 2.88s)
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