you and mira should team up nicely. both of you have econo box's in the most literal sense of the word. box that is. its a real hinderance to the aerodynamics, but if you keep it at lower speeds that wont be a problem at all. is the majority of miles highway?
welcome to the site.
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I live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, there's no interstate, so most traveling I do is a 55 mph limit. I don't think aerodynamics will be a big issue. The 1.3 makes a mighty 63 hp!!
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Great little cars they are. I bought a Festiva new in 92 I think it was. Very easy to get 50 mpg out of it. I auto crossed it some and had a great time with the car.
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07 Mazda3 S Touring, 5MT
Mild Hypermiler or Mad Man?
Even with it's boxy shape a Festiva can get over 50 mpg without special driving techniques or mods, just think what one can do if you implement these things? I picked a Festiva over a Metro as I believe a Mazda manufactured 4 cylinder will last longer than a Suzuki 3 cylinder. The Festiva also has a more sophisticated multi port EFI system with a vane air meter etc. leading to a more efficient and accurate control of the engine versus the throttle body injection system of the Metro. The Festiva's 5 speed tranny actually is overdriven in 4th and 5th gears also.
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Kraig: Welcome to Gas Saver's. In thinking about it, I don't recall seeing many (any) Festiva's when I've been to the pick a part junk yard's, here in California. If someone come's across one, do you want us to keep an eye out for anything?
Local yard has two in it. One has two of the factory alloy 12" wheels (was thinking about them for the Metro ) and a rear hatch that was modified (license plate area filled in) so the plate relocated into the bumper.
I could use a rust free Surf Blue hood, mine has some minor rust on the leading edge (shipping would probably be a killer ). I hope to have it registered and on the road next week. I'll let you know the mpg totally stock and then with each mod.
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Picked up a spare motor (complete) and 5 speed tranny for my Festiva tonight for $50! Any suggestions for a maximum mpg minded rebuild? This way i can have it ready for when the original engine needs a freshening up and can just swap out motors (might be years but I'll be ready).
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) and a rear hatch that was modified (license plate area filled in) so the plate relocated into the bumper.
). I hope to have it registered and on the road next week. I'll let you know the mpg totally stock and then with each mod.
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