[Spridgets] Mileage

[Dean Hedin]

I figure a 948 + 5 speed will break 50 mpg easily.

What rear axle ratio are you running? 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Mileage


> With 600 miles on my rebuilt 1275, I just figured mileage from my trip from
> San Bernardino to Van Nuys and back at 70 MPH this past weekend.  I
> traveled  69 miles one way to the car show.  It just took 3.5 gallons to
> fill the tank back up.  That's 39.4 miles to the gallon.  That's using the
> single HIF44 carb.  Boy that 5th gear makes a difference too.  Probably get
> a little better after it breaks in.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2