gas milage

[floydwall888]

I'm in the market for a 95+ vert v6 stang. If anybody out there has one, or has heard people talk of them, i was wondering what kind of MPG they usually get. I will also be adding whatever extras to get the most MPG possible, so if you have any experience or input, it would be greatly appreciated.

[floydwall888]

Slooooooow down guys, not all at once

[Robin]

I have a '99 GT, but I'm going to post anyway. 

The last time I checked, I got 18 mpg. 

[ELB 1]

I think monkeytool is the only posting v6 owner.

My GT used to get 18 when I drove nice.

[floydwall888]

well thanks guys, im guessing around 22 or so then on the highway? or would that be a stretch?

I want this thing to get the best MPG possible, proably high dollar exhuast and intake first right?

Also, i am havn a hard time findn what i am looking for. 94-98 V6 Vert Black On Black. If you know of any for sale, let me know..thanks in advance

[monkeyman]

I think monkeytool is the only posting v6 owner.

My GT used to get 18 when I drove nice.

unfortunately i am, i'd suggest getting a 96-98 since they weigh less.  and to be honest with you, the v6 don't get much better gas mileage than the gt does, so get a gt, trust me you'll regret not getting one.  i'm getting ~22 mpg. 

[rickyracer]

I get around 16 or 17 mpg in mine.
That is 5 or 6 mpg better than the 89 notch I had before.
The notch ran 12.80 in the 1/4 mile all motor and had 4:10 gears, but it was my daily driver.

[monkeyman]

I get around 16 or 17 mpg in mine.
That is 5 or 6 mpg better than the 89 notch I had before.
The notch ran 12.80 in the 1/4 mile all motor and had 4:10 gears, but it was my daily driver.

v6???

[Jairazona]

dude get a focus if you want gas milage... if you want something that will give you a smile everytime you get in get a mustang (non v6)

[Arrgorndenethor]

i get 26.5 in my 96 gt cruising at 70 mph, 15 or less in town, too much fun driving around

[StangGirl]

ive had a 2001 GT and now a 2004 V6 and no difference in the gas mileage at all, if there is any at all its so small it doesnt matter

[Arrgorndenethor]

dude get a focus if you want gas milage... if you want something that will give you a smile everytime you get in get a mustang (non v6)

what if someone swapped in an 04 cobra motor into that focus 

[Ralph]

You can get phenomenal mileage with a GT, just stay outta the gas and let the torque work for you.

[Arrgorndenethor]

what if you put gears in that v8 and let the torque work for ya?

[Chowder Head]

You can get phenomenal mileage with a GT, just stay outta the gas and let the torque work for you.

Could you elaborate more on letting the torque work for you?  You mean stay in the 2.5-3k range?

[Ralph]

I mean exactly that, stay in the lower portion of the curve but still in the area where the V8 is efficient and you'll have great results.

I got mid 20's with 4.10s and 11.5 to 1 compression.

[Arrgorndenethor]

so with my 4:10s don't rail on it?   

[Ralph]

Actually I beat the hell outta mine with 4.10s with no issue.

Gearing actually improves mileage as far as I can tell.  Your motor gets to the effective RPM range earlier and easier.  Kinda like if you're on a 10 speed in top gear or bottom gear; You might move your legs less times in top gear, but you'll exert a lot more energy than if you start out in low.

[Arrgorndenethor]

interesting, so the day i put my PI heads on it will run even better with the better breathing heads

[Bwhitty799]

interesting, so the day i put my PI heads on it will run even better with the better breathing heads

Um.... I would hope so.