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Old 11-11-2012 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Sylvain
A smaller venturi will reduce power and increase fuel mileage. I heard people having runtime issue with smaller venturi but you should be fine with a 6.5mm.

A bigger clutch bell will reduce acceleration and increase top speed. In theory, you should also save on fuel.

I have the exact same engine, glow plug, pipe and buggy with the same runtime.

I switched to a 121VR-ST which is a little more powerful version. It increased my runtime a little bit, mainly because I have to control my heavy finger.

I think the best to increase your fuel mileage, is to try to be smoother on the throttle.
Thanks Sylvain. My mileage was great today. My Semi I was able to complete with one stop no issues. 15 minute Semi. I really needed the extra time today. It wasn't enough to make it to the main. I need to improve my driving.
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