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Old 02-27-2014, 02:18 AM   #56
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Originally Posted by dahamler View Post
I have a 2.93 diff with an S52 swap and I get about 26-28 mpg on average driving around 70+ mph. I've probably logged more miles than any swapped member over the past 3 years. The odometer just went north of 130k so I'm covering about 28k miles per year. I get the best mileage during the summer months and could easily get 30 mpg driving about 60 mph or so.

I was also close to pulling the trigger on a Fiesta ST but I can't stand to let the TI go just yet.
Good info!

How do you drive? Shift at what rpm normally? Grandma style?

How does it pull with the 2.93? Can you compare it with anything similar cars you driven? (swapped e30, e36 m3, etc).

Hmm supports my idea of m54b30 swap for good mpg/fun combo.
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