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Probably not quite the norm around here since it seems most have trucks, but I have a '66 Falcon that is a daily driver with a 200 I6, getting about 20-22 mpg on the highway. Have been looking around and seen how much better gas mileage some trucks are getting with diesel's vs. gas engines. Leads me to believe that with the correct diesel, the little Falcon could easily double it's current gas mileage?
What kind of diesel would you guys recommend for a car the size of a Falcon? If need be, I could do a Mustang II front end on the car to eliminate clearance problems with the shock towers. Was thinking something along the lines of the Diesel's that came in the old Ranger's in the 80's, or some other small diesel. I am not concerned about having a super quick car, this car sees mostly highway driving and I would just like to get the best mileage possible running 65-75 mph.
What kind of diesel would you guys recommend for a car the size of a Falcon? If need be, I could do a Mustang II front end on the car to eliminate clearance problems with the shock towers. Was thinking something along the lines of the Diesel's that came in the old Ranger's in the 80's, or some other small diesel. I am not concerned about having a super quick car, this car sees mostly highway driving and I would just like to get the best mileage possible running 65-75 mph.