03' Mach 1 vs. My 96'Z

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Apr 16, 2006 | 05:36 PM

#61

Snorman

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Re: 03' Mach 1 vs. My 96'Z

I'm not sure ~300lbs. of extra weight is what's responsible for the pretty crummy fuel economy they get.
In fact, it's significantly more than the percentage weight difference between the two.
S.

Apr 16, 2006 | 05:53 PM

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robb4964

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Re: 03' Mach 1 vs. My 96'Z

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Originally Posted by Snorman

I'm not sure ~300lbs. of extra weight is what's responsible for the pretty crummy fuel economy they get.
In fact, it's significantly more than the percentage weight difference between the two.
S.

Sure it is. Any added weight could make MPG suffer.

Apr 16, 2006 | 06:31 PM

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GPZ28

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Re: 03' Mach 1 vs. My 96'Z

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Originally Posted by Snorman

Final drive ratio definitely helps the fuel economy of the LS1 in the old F-bodies. From what I've seen, the '04 GTO's get sh*tty fuel economy and they've got the LS1 in them. Kinda' proves that point.
S.

Please read before posting. Its more fun for the other people..........geeeez
We all know this stuff. ITS A JOKE MAN!!!!!!! about lame arguments. Every Ford guy on the board will be in here defending the blue oval..................

Yes I know we have crappy power window motors and platic interior's, as opposed to the fine Corinthian Leather that is in ALL Fords.

Apr 16, 2006 | 06:34 PM

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RussStang

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From: Exton, Pennsylvania

Re: 03' Mach 1 vs. My 96'Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snorman

I'm not sure ~300lbs. of extra weight is what's responsible for the pretty crummy fuel economy they get.
In fact, it's significantly more than the percentage weight difference between the two.
S.

Maybe it isn't entirely the reason, but I doubt the mileage difference between the two has anything to do with the rear end ratios of either cars; they are way too similar.

Apr 16, 2006 | 06:37 PM

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Snorman

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Re: 03' Mach 1 vs. My 96'Z

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Originally Posted by GPZ28

Maybe you should pull your head out of your @ss long enough to realize I said nothing in defense or support of Ford.
The GTO and old F-bodies have similar final drive ratios.
Now go sit in the corner, dumb@ss.
S.