Re: drive ratio (was Scirocco S colors)

["Ryan Schuermann" <rts@nol.net>]

Well considering my 16v was running top notch, tuned by the same 
VW and Porsche certified mechanic as this 81, running stock timing,
same driving style, the only difference is the transmission. my 16v 
did have fuel enrichment so that could account for lower mpg, however 
not much of my driving is done at fullthrottle, and these numbers 
were obtained at intervals of 2.5 days of highway driving using 
almost a full tank of gas. couse my average mileage varried but for 
the most part it averaged around 23-25mpg and my 81S has been getting 
32-34..gotta love that .71, and its more like  20% reduction in 
engine revs, 4,000 to 3200....don't forget the weight difference too 
though, that factors in, but for the majority its mostly due to the 
.71 5th..my point was just how amaze i was to finally get the mpg 
people on this list always talk about getting, i always assumed they 
were on crack.

Ryan

> Ryan Schuermann wrote: 
> > hey i'll tkae that lower drive ratio whatever, i get 32 MILES/GALLON
> > !!!! man this is like too cool! coming off a 16v w/ close ratio and
> > getting 23 mpg I'm making a mint driving to work and back now! 
> 
> And your point is......?
> 
> My "high ratio" 79 Scirocco gets 28-30 mpg in commuting
> and up to 35 on the highway.  Sounds like the problem
> was not your drivetrain in the 16V.  23 mpg is pretty
> low for a 1.8 liter anything.   It also does not seem
> plausible that a 16% reduction in engine revs will give
> you a 28% increase in fuel economy.
> 
> Then again, YMMV.
> 
> Mark
> 
> 

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