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06-08-2006, 04:44 PM

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How much does weight have to do with fuel economy???

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Posted By diamondlarry

I would never say that weight doesn't matter at...

I would never say that weight doesn't matter at all. I like how SVOboy said it:

In FE however I don't think it is as significant as improving combustion efficiency.

Forum: General Fuel Topics

06-08-2006, 04:16 PM

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How much does weight have to do with fuel economy???

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Posted By diamondlarry

:o Gee MAtt, your going to make me blush. What...

:o Gee MAtt, your going to make me blush. What else do you got?:D

Forum: General Fuel Topics

06-08-2006, 04:09 PM

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How much does weight have to do with fuel economy???

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Posted By diamondlarry

I agree. I think it will make some difference but...

I agree. I think it will make some difference but the return-on-investment would take forever. The most improvement in mpg will come from improving the least efficient component in the drive train. I...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

06-08-2006, 04:00 PM

Replies: 35

How much does weight have to do with fuel economy???

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Posted By diamondlarry

Matt, I know you are pretty knowledgable about...

Matt, I know you are pretty knowledgable about statistics. Would it even fall outside of the statistical significance range?
True, I wasn't thinking of any car in particular. I used 3,000 pounds for...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

06-08-2006, 03:34 PM

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How much does weight have to do with fuel economy???

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Posted By diamondlarry

If my math is right, 45 pounds would be about...

If my math is right, 45 pounds would be about 1.5% of a 3000 pound car. This would translate to 1% or less improvement in mpg?

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