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LT1 Burb · 12-19-2010, 03:25 AM

I had a Jimmy with a 4.3 in it and it sucked for gas mileage, less than 12 mpg. You could do better with a 350 and not have to worry about the electronics. We used to run V-6's in our ford vans at work and they changed to 8's because they get better gas mileage, and you don't have to wind em up to 5k to get them moving.

12-19-2010, 03:25 AM	#2
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Stupid Question of the day: 4.3 anyone? I had a Jimmy with a 4.3 in it and it sucked for gas mileage, less than 12 mpg. You could do better with a 350 and not have to worry about the electronics. We used to run V-6's in our ford vans at work and they changed to 8's because they get better gas mileage, and you don't have to wind em up to 5k to get them moving.