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i am already driving light as can be. hell, it is shifting about 3-3300 rpms now.
lets try this again. this time, lets try not to get bent outta shape:D
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Unless the Zetec is way different in power, 3000-3300 is not very low to shift at. I shift at 2000-2500 in my Duratec ATX. The better you dirve the better it will be cause these cars hate town driving.
95 LX-with a mind of its own
24v DOHC
SVT exhaust and K&N=all thats worth modding
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Originally posted by Batmobile:
this may sound weird, and i'm not joking but a "cheap" mod to do for better gas mileage would be to buy flip flops, drive with them because you can actually "feel" how hard you drive. Just wear the flip flops when you drive and drive as "light" as you can. That should get better gas milage.
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every now and then i drive barefoot thats a good feel
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Originally posted by Teenage Contour:
The better you dirve the better it will be cause these cars hate town driving.
ROTFLMAO! I redline my Zetec every day and still get 25mpg. BTW, it's good for the lifters. 
Cheap and easy way of getting better mileage... Check your tire pressure, put in new plugs, and get read of any dead weight.
HTH,
BP
Ben ---'96 Contour GL * Zetec ATX * Tan on Black steelies---
+++JRSC M62 Under Construction+++
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You could get a smaller underdrive pulley...
Well snow is coming!!!
Can't wait to do some snowboard...
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Best mod: Do nothing. Save up. Buy something fast.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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Even better... WALK 
Well snow is coming!!!
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Originally posted by Wulfen:
Even better...
WALK
i work about 40 miles from work, don't think i will be walking or riding a bike
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Best mod: Do nothing. Save up. Buy something fast.
i am not wanting something fast. i plan on getting a mustang, so i don't need this thing to be fast, just wouldn't mind it to have alittle more nuts and better mileage, thats all.
Last edited by jlyon; 09/28/05 01:09 PM.
lets try this again. this time, lets try not to get bent outta shape:D
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Superchip is the best mod for an atx (although you will have to run 91 octane). O, what do ya know. I got one for sale.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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An external cooler is also a very good idea for an ATX.
Frank McCoy aka Mod-deth aka Mid Life Crisis aka SVT Doood aka mcgainer is a SCAM ARTIST
Pre98 Zetec - Some Mods
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