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Posted by buickanddeere on March 31, 2004 at 10:55:05 from (192.75.48.2):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Get ready for even higher gas prices posted by Arnie on March 31, 2004 at 10:02:38:
It's absolutely amazing the staying power of some urban myths.
There is only so many btu's of energy in a gallon of gasoline. A wonder carb, a magnetizer etc doesn’t add any energy.
Fuel injection and computer controlled engines/vehicles have saved the nation from a fuel crisis.
Remember the old 350 & 400 Chev gas hog 4x4's with 5-7 mpg and 145-160 HP. Now my truck has 300HP luxury everything ,4 doors, 4x4, quiet handles well and gets 12.5 mpg with a 366 cu".
Fuel injection, radial tires, aerodynamics, low up torque converters computer controlled everything has made the difference.
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