Fuel Economy

[Foxtrot X-Ray]

Been quite some time since I posted last.
Not long after I sold my Basket Case of an 89 GT, in fact.

Well, I'm looking at another Mustang.
An '84 with 5.0 Liter and manual trans.

As Insurance & fuel questions are more immediate concerns, I haven't bothered or even had the opportunity to delve much deeper into the vehicle's equipment.
(I.E. if my insurance is too high and or I have to spend too much money on fuel every week, I can't justify buying the thing)

I think the car is most likely bone stock with only cosmetic alterations. So I'll use Stock as a baseline.


So my question goes out to those of you running similar vehicles (83-84?) as every day drivers
Approximately what sort of fuel milage are you folks getting?

Thanx

FX

[Hethj7]

I can't imagine that the mileage on an 84-85 would vary too much from the fuel injected foxes. Just as a ball park, I would say to expect 22 or so on the hi-way and considerably less than that in town (depending on driving style, gears, etc.). If I am stictly in town, I probably only get 13 mpg or so. But, on the hi-way I can see 24 or so. Those numbers should at least get you in the ball park.

[Ackbar00]

It will either be carbed or that CFI horseshhit. Dont expect more than 15 avarage. If you want fuel mileage, I suggest you get a newer Mustang or a Metro.

[crazypete]

I've been able to get 25 mpg out of a carbed, 3.73 geared mustang. How? Casual driving style, weight reduction (to the order of 400 lbs), underdrive pulleys, a good ignition system, good tuneup, and leaning the mixture a tad. Dont worry about nosediving your milage from a carbed car. _You_ are in charge of setting it up properly but it's not a big deal and you can get very comparable results to FI. If you do end up with a CFI monstrosity, toss the top and put a holley back on. You'll thank yourself once you start making changes to the car.

[Foxtrot X-Ray]

Thank you, Gentlemen. Very helpful.

Ackbar.. "Eww" to the Metro and "Too Expensive" to the Newer 'Stang. (while I didn't like the current style at first, it has grown on me)

As well as a Driver, I'll be using the vehicle as a Test Mule for some Alternative Fuel ideas that I believe will be very Up-and-Coming in the next five years or so.

(I hope I don't get the same reaction to that as I've gotten o anothe r Automotive forum I visit.. You'd think I suggested to those guys that they should all buy CRXs)

My aim is to prove to certain persons of my aquantance that it I IS possible to operate (in this case) a '60s Musclecar cleanly, safely and above all (again, in this case) without power losses.

[Ackbar00]

Originally posted by Foxtrot X-Ray
[B]Ackbar.. "Eww" to the Metro and "Too Expensive" to the Newer 'Stang. (while I didn't like the current style at first, it has grown on me)

Ahh, come on, Metros rock!! (Not that I would own one or anything )

[Foxtrot X-Ray]

*After doing the numbers on my '94 Mazda B-4000


You mean to tell me that a V-8 Mustang gets better mileage than my V-6 Pickup?
Interesting.

(Granted the truck isn't running up to par at the moment.)

I suppose the Ponydoes have considerably less drag, and has smaller diameter tires..