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Old 01-10-2013, 10:01 AM   #244
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Originally Posted by Johnf3 View Post
Hi MotoTex,
I would say the fuel mileage is about the same, possibly slightly better with the CPR set up. The best I have done is about 43 mpg coming back from Cloudcroft. Mostly my mileage is mid 30's, but I am a poor example because on our straight flat no- traffic West Texas roads I am normally flogging the poor girl to get to the good dirt quicker.
Man, I have dreams of seeing 43. 33-34 seems to be the norm.

Of course it IS downhill from Cloudcroft to Presidio County, so I guess that accounts for the better smileage.

As long as it didn't lose any mileage per tank the CPR is looking pretty nice.

Thanks!
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