I'm looking at dropping my 518 in the Imp and wondered what kind of mpg increase you guys have seen.

The primary concern is to drop the engine rpm because I've become accustomed to the lower engine speeds in newer vehicles. Any mpg increase would be a bonus.

My old beast tips the scales at 5100 lbs empty and runs a 29" tire on a 3.23 rear gear. The 518 would drop the rpm nicely and make for a better driving experience. The 440 should have ample torque to pull the car at the new rpm.

I've had the transmission and Ultrabell sitting around for the better part of 10 years. Might as well do something with them.


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