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Old 01-05-2008, 10:38 AM   #7
Zonaman
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Re: Better Gas Mileage Ideas for Classic Chevy

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Originally Posted by Jim_PA View Post
Stick with a q-jet, 3.73's with that 700R (maybe 4.11 if you go with a 30"+ tire), and build for low-mid torque. Should be able to do as good as a new one.
I get a sense that the q-jet is preferred over the Edelbrocks (i.e. 1406) for fuel economy. Would you agree?
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