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Old 10-09-2017, 11:18 PM   #16
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Re: Big 6 or V8

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My first truck was a 69 GMC 3/4 ton with the 351 V6 and a 4 speed. Had 3 fuel tanks and you sure needed them all. I think the truck got about 7-8 mpg on a good day.
You do realize that transmission and rear end gearing has more to do with fuel fuel mileage than engine selection? If you bought a truck with a 351, chances are, you bought it to haul heavy with 4.56 or 4.88 rear gears. Even if you had a 230 with those gears, it's going to suck fuel.
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