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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt
If the comparison is carbureted BBC or SBC vs. 6.2 diesel then diesel wins. Modern fuel injected SBC vs. 6.2 diesel, then SBC wins. All diesel drivers I know get 17 mpg. city, where most of my driving is done. All fuel injected 1/2 tons I have owned got 15.5 - 18 mpg city.
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I'm not sure we are comparing apples to apples.
Sure you can swap in a newer EFI, but even in a heavy truck like a one ton crew cab your not going to see 15-18. The newer 3/4 crew cab with a 6.0 are pigs.
My 2wd 1/2 ton CCSB had TBI and it got about 15 tops with OD.
I was only referring to what was available from the factory in a square body.
I know the 1/2 ton 2wd short bed regular cab trucks with a 6.2 got 25mpg. No period correct gas engine will come anywhere close to that. I also realize a 5.3 swap will achieve the same with more power, but that wasn't the issue being debated.
But anyway, I'll get off my soapbox...
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