Keith, Are you carrying heavy loads or something? I get 20mpg (21mpg on flat lands with a tail wind) with my original 1.9 wbx and automatic. Sounds like you need to get the Tiico hooked up to a computer for a few adjustments. Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo' In a message dated 8/16/02 11:00:56 PM, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: >Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 17:02:37 -0700 >From: Nancy Eilers-Hughes <keithahughes@QWEST.NET> >Subject: Re: First South African 2.6 engine conversion done! > >> the Tiico gets 26MPG highway.......can you beat >> that?:) > >As a joke? No. I mean, you have *GOT* to be kidding! My Tiico >wouldn't get 26mpg drafting an 18-wheeler, down a 6% grade, with a >60mph tailwind. I'd be happy with 20mpg on the highway. > >Keith Hughes >'86 Tiico Westy "Marvin" |
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