Airfilters and milage.

"WindsorFox<SS>" > wrote
> Gee, in that case a restricter plate over the intake should double my
> mileage.

Now you're gettin' it. lol

Scott W.
'68 Ranchero 500
'69 Mustang Sportsroof
TS #57. (anyone still using these?)

C. E. White wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "WindsorFox<SS>" >
> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 11:10 AM
> Subject: Airfilters and milage.
>
>
>> Scott W. wrote:
>>> "WindsorFox<SS>" > wrote
>>> but CR says this:
>>>> "A dirty air filter. Our tests show that driving with a dirty air
>>>> filter no longer has any impact on fuel economy as it did with older
>>>> engines. This is because modern engines use computers to precisely
>>>> control the air/fuel mixture."
>>>>
>>>> Now *I* still think a clogged filter will make the engine work harder,
>>>> but apparently it would have to be *REALLY* clog to make a noticeable
>>>> difference in your fuel mileage.
>>> Heck, if you think about it, the fuel efficiency should get better since
>>> more air equals more fuel equals more power. Well with a REALLY dirty
>>> filter there's less air, so the 'puter sends less fuel. Voila'. <sarcasm
>>> off> lol
>>>
>> Gee, in that case a restricter plate over the intake should double my
>> mileage.
>
> A block of wood under the accelerator pedal will have the same affect and is
> easier to install. A partially plugged air filter is the same as a partially
> closed throttle.... (assuming we are talking about modern fuel injected
> engines).
>
> Ed
>
>

I actually considered that on a 72 455 Toronado I had at one time.

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