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Old 06-21-2021, 06:14 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Mcgiiver View Post
We are talking about a 20-22% difference in mileage. While the auto final drive makes the engine spin about 4.8% slower, I doubt that makes the big difference in gas mileage. Difference due to tire must also be nearly negligible. Something doesn't sound right with these mileage figures given in the specs.
The auto trans also has taller gearing besides the FD.

Here is mileage comparison of the pre-facelift cars, same FD.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...63&postcount=9
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