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Old Mar 24, 2002 | 11:09 AM
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Mileage for 2.8 carbed cars?
I get around 16 mpg....what do you guys get?
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Old Mar 24, 2002 | 07:15 PM
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Car: sold the Z now i'm drivin a 81 toyota celica and an 01 Suzuki TL1000R
Engine: 90degree 998cc V twin
Transmission: 6 speed
20 in town around 28-9 on highway
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Old Mar 24, 2002 | 08:37 PM
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i think he's looking for the carbed cars, (pre-1985). Because of the carburation i'd expect the gas consumption to be slightly greater than those eqipped with port fuel injection. But, i've never driven one of them, sorry i can't help ya.
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Old Mar 24, 2002 | 09:11 PM
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Car: sold the Z now i'm drivin a 81 toyota celica and an 01 Suzuki TL1000R
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ohhh my bad sorry bout that
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