You're looking at late 1970's early 1980's technology too with the 1.6 engine. There is nothing fancy about this engine other than it's built to have the snot beat out of it forever.
Larry White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 SM2 FM I+ Turbo Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L JR Supercharger Whooosh 2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5 LowCountry Miata http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net Masters Miata RAGS 074 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 6:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Increaqsing Miata 1.6 MPG (lpc) Well I was researching the OTM Dodge Neon I will probably be buying, they have 2 liters, are 300lb heavier, with 20% more horsepower and get 50% BETTER gas mileage (high 30's highway) I wonder if the 1.6 Miata runs rich by design or something. I mean it's a lighter car with smaller displacement. Could the O2 Sensor be intercepted top force a leaner condition for cruising? Also, low rolling resistance tires would help, for plain daily driving. Yes I know they won't stop or turn as good so save the smart remarks and jokes, there can be track tires for that. ;) http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/05/low_rolling_res.php At 2200lbs and 1.6 liters this should be a 40MPG car
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