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Originally Posted by svxistentialist
Lovely cars, Rebecca, and I'm pleased too they have found an owner that will care for them properly.
A question; are you saying the Claret had been doing 23 with standard gearbox, but after the 4.44 swap now gives only 19?
You would actually expect a drop, because the engine is now revving more for the same speed than it was before. However if much of your miles included highway, then for a long top gear run you should be in the 20-22 range, down the shops maybe 18. Maybe you are using the right foot a little more with the sporty gearbox ratios? 
Joe  |
the poor gas mileage started about 2 months ago. My 4.44 swap was last May. With the 4.44 I got between 20 and 25 depending on city or highway.
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Rebecca
92 Claret SVX LS-L (180k) 09/91 #5,732
06 Suzuki Boulevard M50 7k
68 Cadillac Coupe DeVille (70k) Storage/hibernation for now.
Past SVXs:
94 SVX Emerald Pearl FWD (Sold)
96 SVX Bourdeaux LSi (Sold)
92 Pearl SVX LSL "Stay Puft" 5MT (140k) #148 (RIP)
95 Brilliant Red SVX LS (162k) 12/94 #564 "Killer Tomato" (RIP)