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Old 08-28-2005, 03:20 AM   #1
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700 R4 question

For you guys that have done this swap.How much will the MPG improve,or will it be noticable?
I have nearly everything to swap this thing out,just wondering about MPG.
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Old 08-28-2005, 09:11 AM   #2
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I get 16 minimum in my 64, 350, 700r4, 3.42 gears, PS, A/c, etc. Brian
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Old 08-28-2005, 01:22 PM   #3
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with a 2004r/350/4:10 gears i used to get 15-16mpg at 80-85mph on the highway with the truck loaded
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Old 08-28-2005, 05:28 PM   #4
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i get around 15-17 at 70-75 mph -355/700r4/3:73, w/ 27" tires
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Old 08-29-2005, 03:33 AM   #5
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About 16 on the highway with 3.73 gears and 29 inch tires.
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Old 08-29-2005, 08:35 AM   #6
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402,700r4, and 4.11's
My best without hard throttle is about 13mpg...
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