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Maximum MPG ideas

03-13-2008, 12:31 AM

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Tom W

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Maximum MPG ideas

I was daydreaming and wondering what could be done to get maximum MPG.
Some of my ideas.
Start with a 12V 4 speed and maximize weight reductions, throw out anything unnecessary, passenger & rear seats, spare tire, bed, one battery, A/C.
These trucks at 6000 lbs can get over 20mpg. Suppose you could get the weight down to 3000 lbs and drove easy, maybe 40 mpg?
Do you think 3000 lbs is attainable and still have a drivable vehicle?
Could be a fun project. Any ideas?

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