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Old 09-18-2007, 07:48 PM   #1
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Wanting to up fuel economy

of my CXT from 6 to maybe 6.5.




Would a wing like this work?



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I think if i could get that type of FE i would have no problem driving a dildo shaped car.
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I actually saw one of these abominations at the Woodward Dream Cruise about a month ago. AND it had a huge lift on it!!
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I think if you swapped out those 38s for a set of 44s or maybe 48s (you got fender room) that might drop your gearing enough, make sure you get bias ply Iroks though, anything else and it wont do a thing.
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Magnets and Slick 50 will get you there. Better yet, try the new and improved product, "Slick 60!"
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Old 09-18-2007, 08:56 PM   #7
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I just realized I didn't give yous guys enuf info. I use it for commuting 200 miles (one way) and I go home for lunch too (cheaper than dining out).
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I just realized I didn't give yous guys enuf info. I use it for commuting 200 miles (one way) and I go home for lunch too (cheaper than dining out).
Maybe haul a smaller, more efficient vehicle on the back to use for the lunch trips home.
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Tow a hummer for the run home?
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Old 09-18-2007, 09:43 PM   #10
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I think you need the Bagger 288 to suitably frighten the townspeople while insuring a safe, smooth, and traffic free commute.
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