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Brad · 02-24-2003, 02:28 PM

I was getting 18 when I had the 3.07 out back, but I went to a 70 housing and left the 3.73 in there for now. I'm still looking for a T-5 trans at a reasonable price. Around here, the yards want $300 or more for a 2.8 version. Yeah right!

I did rebuild my Weber 32/36 this past week (running crappy), but discovered a cracked exhaust manifold and need to replace it before I fire it back up to see if I get better mileage.

Fred T, I've got one of those adjustable vacuum cans and spring kit, just have never taken the time to put it in. I really don't know what to look for in terms of improvements or how to test it all once it's in. Will I see noticeable improvement in performance with the I6 or will it just be mileage increase??

02-24-2003, 02:28 PM	#16
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	I was getting 18 when I had the 3.07 out back, but I went to a 70 housing and left the 3.73 in there for now. I'm still looking for a T-5 trans at a reasonable price. Around here, the yards want $300 or more for a 2.8 version. Yeah right! I did rebuild my Weber 32/36 this past week (running crappy), but discovered a cracked exhaust manifold and need to replace it before I fire it back up to see if I get better mileage. Fred T, I've got one of those adjustable vacuum cans and spring kit, just have never taken the time to put it in. I really don't know what to look for in terms of improvements or how to test it all once it's in. Will I see noticeable improvement in performance with the I6 or will it just be mileage increase?? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...