Gas mileage...

MLMike25 · 01-12-2005, 08:04 AM

Just wondering. Got a 93 notch, automatic. I don't usually drive fast, tryin to treat my car like a classic , but occasionally I do enjoy hearing the flowmasters as I accelerate every now and then.

I know that "leadfootedness" on a V8 will eat gas (not that the V8 won't on its own), but I just wanna know how many miles you guys average on a full tank of gas?

Mr 5 0 · 01-12-2005, 03:34 PM

16-18 mpg if I stay off it, 10-12 if I don't.

Remember, there are a lot of variables in calculating gas mileage. The condition of your engine, the outside temperature, how much you idle, how much city vs highway driving you do and so on. I've seen 25 mpg on a long highway run all in fifth gear (with a 3.55 rear) and as low as 10 mpg when I've been cruising around town and stomping the gas pedal every few minutes while winding it out to the redline in every gear. On the average, with a little bit of energetic driving and a lot of 'normal' driving I see around 16-18 mpg in a stock 5.0 with a 5-speed and a 3.55 rear. Of course, neither I or anyone else buys a V-8 Mustang (or V-8 anything) for good gas mileage. If gas mileage was a real factor for us we would all be driving a Precis.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 01-13-2005, 06:46 AM

19/26 with 5 speed

Rev · 01-13-2005, 02:10 PM

12-13 with a hopped up 306, 3.25 and no overdrive. Have to use 93 octane premium as well. I guess I'm lucky it's not my daily driver, LOL.

Rev

Lil'Hindman · 01-13-2005, 09:29 PM

get about 20 on 93' 5 spd.

Ieatcamaros · 01-13-2005, 11:09 PM

I get 12-14 on a good day with a 351, 5speed, and 4.10s. It is usually 8-10 though because of the way I drive.

NeedleBender · 01-13-2005, 11:12 PM

first of all, if you were looking for gas mileage you shoudlnt have gotten an automatic. they aid in the guzzling of gas. secondly, if you want a classic car you shouldnt by a '93 anything. thirdly, if you didnt want to drive your car hard and redline her plenty you shouldnt have bought a sports car. (yes i am a prick, but only for the sake of humor, i have nothing against you what-so-ever) lmfao i see you are new to the forums, best of luck

KiltedBanshees93GT · 01-28-2005, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeedleBender

if you want a classic car you shouldnt by a '93 anything.

Tell me that again in 2033

Last time I checked I got about 21 mixed driving half highway/half local, with 3.08 and a 5speed.

J

MLMike25 · 01-28-2005, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeedleBender

first of all, if you were looking for gas mileage you shoudlnt have gotten an automatic. they aid in the guzzling of gas. secondly, if you want a classic car you shouldnt by a '93 anything. thirdly, if you didnt want to drive your car hard and redline her plenty you shouldnt have bought a sports car. (yes i am a prick, but only for the sake of humor, i have nothing against you what-so-ever) lmfao i see you are new to the forums, best of luck

First of all, I didn't say I bought the car looking for good gas mileage. I also own a Honda so I know what kind of car gets good mileage. I asked what people here are getting with with a full tank.

Secondly, I NEVER said "I'm looking for a classic... so gimmie that 1993 notchback!"

"Thirdly", aren't you a bit young to be a prick just for the sake if it?

Rev · 01-28-2005, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MLMike25

"Thirdly", aren't you a bit young to be a prick just for the sake if it?

Young, old, whatever........"a prick is a prick", LOL. Sometimes, a guy is just being jocular.

Rev

RBatson · 01-29-2005, 02:02 PM

Profound statement Rev. I like it, can I use it.

The best mpg I ever got out of my 89 was 27mpg hwy. Pretty good for a convertible automatic car, I thought. Was able to get close but never was able to duplicate it again. I got around 24mpg hwy before the K@N air filter, msd box, and performance tune. After the mods I had to quit checking.. I think if I had it going right now it would get roughly 4 gallons an hour, around town(if that).

Dave_mustang_50 · 01-29-2005, 03:21 PM

I usually just pull in when I see a gas station

nastyn8 · 01-28-2005, 03:58 AM

i only averaged 18 to 19 with my wimpy 2.3

01-12-2005, 08:04 AM	#1
MLMike25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43	Gas mileage... Just wondering. Got a 93 notch, automatic. I don't usually drive fast, tryin to treat my car like a classic , but occasionally I do enjoy hearing the flowmasters as I accelerate every now and then. I know that "leadfootedness" on a V8 will eat gas (not that the V8 won't on its own), but I just wanna know how many miles you guys average on a full tank of gas?

01-12-2005, 03:34 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Re: Gas mileage... 16-18 mpg if I stay off it, 10-12 if I don't. Remember, there are a lot of variables in calculating gas mileage. The condition of your engine, the outside temperature, how much you idle, how much city vs highway driving you do and so on. I've seen 25 mpg on a long highway run all in fifth gear (with a 3.55 rear) and as low as 10 mpg when I've been cruising around town and stomping the gas pedal every few minutes while winding it out to the redline in every gear. On the average, with a little bit of energetic driving and a lot of 'normal' driving I see around 16-18 mpg in a stock 5.0 with a 5-speed and a 3.55 rear. Of course, neither I or anyone else buys a V-8 Mustang (or V-8 anything) for good gas mileage. If gas mileage was a real factor for us we would all be driving a Precis. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

01-13-2005, 06:46 AM	#3
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	Re: Gas mileage... 19/26 with 5 speed __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

01-13-2005, 02:10 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Gas mileage... 12-13 with a hopped up 306, 3.25 and no overdrive. Have to use 93 octane premium as well. I guess I'm lucky it's not my daily driver, LOL. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

01-13-2005, 09:29 PM	#5
Lil'Hindman Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 2	Re: Gas mileage... get about 20 on 93' 5 spd.

01-13-2005, 11:09 PM	#6
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: Gas mileage... I get 12-14 on a good day with a 351, 5speed, and 4.10s. It is usually 8-10 though because of the way I drive. __________________ The sig says it all.

01-13-2005, 11:12 PM	#7
NeedleBender Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 72	Re: Gas mileage... first of all, if you were looking for gas mileage you shoudlnt have gotten an automatic. they aid in the guzzling of gas. secondly, if you want a classic car you shouldnt by a '93 anything. thirdly, if you didnt want to drive your car hard and redline her plenty you shouldnt have bought a sports car. (yes i am a prick, but only for the sake of humor, i have nothing against you what-so-ever) lmfao i see you are new to the forums, best of luck __________________ Everyone loves a good six-speed... 99 GT ($27,500) Chrome Yellow ($500) 353 @ the wheels ($3500) Forced Induction (12psi) ($6000) Xenon Body Kit ($700) Bassani Exhaust ($800) 12.2 @ 113 (about $45,000) Balls enough to use it. . .priceless

01-29-2005, 02:02 PM	#11
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Re: Gas mileage... Profound statement Rev. I like it, can I use it. The best mpg I ever got out of my 89 was 27mpg hwy. Pretty good for a convertible automatic car, I thought. Was able to get close but never was able to duplicate it again. I got around 24mpg hwy before the K@N air filter, msd box, and performance tune. After the mods I had to quit checking.. I think if I had it going right now it would get roughly 4 gallons an hour, around town(if that). __________________ Tis better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

01-29-2005, 03:21 PM	#12
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	Re: Gas mileage... I usually just pull in when I see a gas station __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

01-28-2005, 03:58 AM	#13
nastyn8 Smokes The Dope Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eldorado, Illinois Posts: 144	Re: Gas mileage... i only averaged 18 to 19 with my wimpy 2.3 __________________ 88' coupe with a 2.3, displacement replacement in near future. 46' f1 My page

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