700R4 ratios

[John Hess]

Let's face it.  A Continental is NOT a billboard!


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>From: 	Frederic Breitwieser[SMTP:frederic.breitwieser at mcione.com]
>Sent: 	Tuesday, July 15, 1997 2:09 PM
>To: 	diy_efi at coulomb.eng.ohio-state.edu; diy_efi at coulomb.eng.ohio-state.edu
>Subject: 	Re: 700R4 ratios
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>>21MPG in a 5,700lb suburban?!  I have a Tahoe and a Suburban
>>5.7 tbi and see 15MPG highway with the Tahoe!  11 MPG is typical
>>around town and that's driving very nicely.  Not even the factory
>>thinks they get 15MPG city/ 24 MPG highway.
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>Maybe that gent is carrying around a full cargo of helium balloons, thus
>making his vehicle lighter :)
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>It depends on driving style, load, hills, etc.  I get 29.5 MPG regularly
>with my '93 Continental, as long as I don't speed over 65 too much, and
>don't stomp it too hard.  Locally, I hit 'bout 12-13 MPG.
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>Frederic Breitwieser
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>1989 AG Hummer 4-Door
>1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
>2000 Mid-Engine Sports Car <smile>
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