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Increasing gas mileage?

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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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NC Increasing gas mileage?

just wondering a few things, i have an 82 stock 12a stock nikki with clutch fan delete no ac header back exhaust and k&n filter along with msd coils

I have a rebuilt nikki carb sitting here ready to go on, would there be any mods that i could do to this carb to maybe get 25-27mpg? i right now get 21 on avg

i have done a full tune up plugs wires etc
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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buy a honda? lol jk im not sure... bump
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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lol i never will stoop that low,
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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you're lucky...I'm at 13mpg
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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there is the normal tune up stuff, make sure everything is working right. synthetics in the drivetrain, and front wheel hubs.

make sure the brakes aren't dragging.

run skinny tires @ high pressure
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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It's going to get horrible mileage this time of the year.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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Yeah I think J9 has the idea, just do a full tune up and it should be a little better. 1st gens were advertised for 21 mpg city anyway.
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