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crackajacka · 09-17-2003, 02:26 AM

ok im getting the crate 350 gm engine in a week or so and i was wondering how good of gas mileage i would get with a 600cfm edelbrock performer series carb and say either a edelbrock performer or performer rpm manifold. im goin for gas mileage till i repay my loan then ill add more performance parts

. or if anyone has a really good suggestion on a carb/intake combo for gas mileage i would appreciate suggestions.

TIMSPEED · 09-17-2003, 02:38 AM

The 600/Performer combo is a great combo for gas mileage and daily driveability. It depends on a lot more than that though. How big of a cam does it have? (Just stock I assume)
Depends on what tranny you have and what your rear gears are and what your tire size is...here's my stats
650/Performer/SMALL Cam
TH350/4.11's/28" Tire
10mpg. (But this 10mpg has been attained via me tuning the PISS outta the carb with my Wideband Oxygen Sensor. Now, when I'm idling or cruiseing I'm at a perfect 14.5:1, which unless you have a wideband, you will never get dead on.)
BTW: Are you getting the "GoodWrench 350" Crate motor for $1300? If you are, that's basically the motor I have, with a bit more compression and bore.

crackajacka · 09-17-2003, 02:49 AM

yea im getting the gm goodwrench 350 crate engine for 1300, possibly the kit for 1800 which is a performer intake and a 625cfm carter carb, malory hei dist. and chrome valve covers.my stats are, th350/dont know the rear end gears/and stock size tires.(sometime i want to goto a 700r4 with 4.11 gears)

crackajacka · 09-17-2003, 02:51 AM

255/70 R15's

TIMSPEED · 09-17-2003, 04:51 AM

Hmm, if you don't already have a carb or intake, then the kit for $1800 would be a good deal. Is that assembled all together? A Carter Carb is Edelbrock now...with the warranty on that motor it makes it a good deal for a nice driver.

crackajacka · 09-17-2003, 08:27 AM

everything is shipped seperate

gldevall · 09-17-2003, 08:30 AM

That's the motor I am using. I did change the cam out before I put it in. You may want to go with the Performer EPS, they say it produces a little more horsepower. I'm satisfied with mine....for now.

79BIG10 · 09-17-2003, 01:15 PM

I've got the ZZ4 on mine with the Performer RPM like intake that came with it and a Edelbrock 600 on it. With my setup I get 13-14 miles a gallon.

phantom dually · 09-17-2003, 01:23 PM

I would pass on the performer intake. It is no better power wise or MPG wise as a stock piece. It is just made as a alternative to stock parts for everday drivers. At least get the rpm intake.

crackajacka · 09-18-2003, 12:18 AM

ok so i decided to go with the edel. performer eps intake, the 600cfm performer carb elec. choke, the fuel line kit, and a wood 1" spacer. i also went ahead and picked up a accell high performance hei replacement dist. , moroso blue max spiral core plug wires, and the moroso wire loom kit. all this came to 675.52 from jegs.

09-17-2003, 02:26 AM	#1
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	Edelbrock carb/intake combo ok im getting the crate 350 gm engine in a week or so and i was wondering how good of gas mileage i would get with a 600cfm edelbrock performer series carb and say either a edelbrock performer or performer rpm manifold. im goin for gas mileage till i repay my loan then ill add more performance parts. or if anyone has a really good suggestion on a carb/intake combo for gas mileage i would appreciate suggestions. __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

09-17-2003, 02:38 AM	#2
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	The 600/Performer combo is a great combo for gas mileage and daily driveability. It depends on a lot more than that though. How big of a cam does it have? (Just stock I assume) Depends on what tranny you have and what your rear gears are and what your tire size is...here's my stats 650/Performer/SMALL Cam TH350/4.11's/28" Tire 10mpg. (But this 10mpg has been attained via me tuning the PISS outta the carb with my Wideband Oxygen Sensor. Now, when I'm idling or cruiseing I'm at a perfect 14.5:1, which unless you have a wideband, you will never get dead on.) BTW: Are you getting the "GoodWrench 350" Crate motor for $1300? If you are, that's basically the motor I have, with a bit more compression and bore. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here Last edited by TIMSPEED; 09-17-2003 at 02:40 AM.

09-17-2003, 02:49 AM	#3
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	yea im getting the gm goodwrench 350 crate engine for 1300, possibly the kit for 1800 which is a performer intake and a 625cfm carter carb, malory hei dist. and chrome valve covers.my stats are, th350/dont know the rear end gears/and stock size tires.(sometime i want to goto a 700r4 with 4.11 gears) __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

09-17-2003, 02:51 AM	#4
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	255/70 R15's __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

09-17-2003, 04:51 AM	#5
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Hmm, if you don't already have a carb or intake, then the kit for $1800 would be a good deal. Is that assembled all together? A Carter Carb is Edelbrock now...with the warranty on that motor it makes it a good deal for a nice driver. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

09-17-2003, 08:27 AM	#6
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	everything is shipped seperate __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

09-17-2003, 08:30 AM	#7
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	That's the motor I am using. I did change the cam out before I put it in. You may want to go with the Performer EPS, they say it produces a little more horsepower. I'm satisfied with mine....for now. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

09-17-2003, 01:15 PM	#8
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I've got the ZZ4 on mine with the Performer RPM like intake that came with it and a Edelbrock 600 on it. With my setup I get 13-14 miles a gallon. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson Last edited by 79BIG10; 09-17-2003 at 01:35 PM.

09-17-2003, 01:23 PM	#9
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I would pass on the performer intake. It is no better power wise or MPG wise as a stock piece. It is just made as a alternative to stock parts for everday drivers. At least get the rpm intake. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

09-18-2003, 12:18 AM	#10
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	ok so i decided to go with the edel. performer eps intake, the 600cfm performer carb elec. choke, the fuel line kit, and a wood 1" spacer. i also went ahead and picked up a accell high performance hei replacement dist. , moroso blue max spiral core plug wires, and the moroso wire loom kit. all this came to 675.52 from jegs. __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/



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