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[95metro]

Originally Posted by krousdb

I have had this discussion before with MetroMPG. We have hypothesized that the high FE models are optimized such that it would be much more difficult to exceed EPA estimates than with non FE models. For example, the VX motor has less internal friction and has a lower idle speed to save fuel. IIRC that article I posted said that it was good for 3-5%. Well that shows up in the EPA numbers accordingly. But with CODfishing, both the FE and non FE cars realize the same benefit so the non FE car will get better % over EPA because it's EPA numbers didnt go up.

Capish?

True, I've noted MetroMPG's statements to that effect, but even he is 40% over EPA now in an FE car. So, going by the VX's EPA rating...(why are there two ratings on the EPA site? Is the lower the CA model?) you are looking at a 51.5 mpg average.

10% = 56.65 mpg
20% = 61.8 mpg
30% = 66.95 mpg (there's your Del Sol numbers)
40% = 72.1 mpg
50% = 77.25 mpg

Personally I think you'll be hitting 70 mpg pretty quickly. Maybe add some aeromods to shoot you into the 80s...??? You're not giving yourself enough credit man! lol