Re: [Amc-list] Spirit Mileage re: was Where's my sign?

[JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Marc,

Having owned an Iron Duke Spirit in which I rebuilt
the engine so I know it was running right, your
project goal just "might" be doable.  

I got a max fuel economy in the very low twenties with
my set-up (Iron Duke (carbed) with 904 auto).  19-20
mpg was more routine.

I do recommend that you stay with (or go to) some
narrower radial tires to meet your mileage goals even
though they might look kinda "old lady".

Good Luck,
Joe Fulton  


--- Archimedes <Freedom@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> AMC content: Yesterday, I finally found the
> engine/trans setup I've been searching for for a
> loooong time: a Jeep 4 cyl 5 speed 2wd setup,
> complete, for $250.  It's going to go into a Spirit,
> purely to see if I can turn one of those cars into a
> 30mpg city car.  I figure if this motor can drag a
> 4019-lb. Dakota's butt around and still get 21 to 23
> mpg city, in a Spirit, which weighs +- 1200 lbs less
> (2970 w/six) and has better aerodynamics, it might
> be a great combo for MPG .
> 
> Any tips on what externals I'll need to do it?
> 
> -- Marc
> 
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