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Old 04-11-2017, 08:33 AM   #5
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BTW, fuel economy shouldn't take THAT much of a hit with different FD. Yes, more rpms per speed, but with less power/gas/pedal pushed needed due higher gearing. Mechanical losses increase (of engine and gearbox), but they are just part of all the forces engine power is used to counter when car is moving. For example air drag stays same.
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