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Mileage update for Gear Vendors

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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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Mileage update for Gear Vendors

Just got back from a trip to FL from IN. Wanted to get some real data so the first tank I did not use the GV running 74mph or less according to GPS. Got 16.2 mpg. The entire rest of the trip (which was much quieter) I used the GV unit and got an average of 19.9mpg running 74mph and better (mostly had the cruise set at 74mph. I am pleased with the results! The GV is a solid investment in my opinion. My around town travel has gone up by about 2mpg as well.

Next will be synthetic fluids and then possibly Dyna Trac. I think that 3.73's would also make a nice difference but it will be awhile before I do that.

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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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GV? what is this
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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Gear Venders Overdrive unit. Doubles your gears
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Now put Free Spin hubs on (like DynaTrac) and get 2 more MPG.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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Free spin

I would love to do that John. Did you pick up 2mpg in addition to what you gained with the GV? Hey I noticed that you have a TDI! I have an 03 Jetta Wagon TDI. Put some PP520 injectors in it and raised my mileage by 4mpg and its a lot more fun to drive. Rocketchip is next.

How much are freespins? What will they cost to install? Do you have 3.73 gears or 4.10 like me?

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Will
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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Love to have one of those... the rub is this: I am friends with the guy who started GV and owned it for many years. He sold it and his son is still an exec. there. You think I could get a discount???

Oh well...
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