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JoeKan · 08-14-2008, 04:42 PM

I'm thinking of investing in a burb instead of a PU for a daily driver and for a father/sons restoration project. Can anyone give me an idea of what kind of mpg I can get out of burb?
I think I asked this question once before, but not for sure. Thanks
Joe

Long Roof · 08-14-2008, 07:11 PM

Large range for sure. It would depend on 2wd or 4x4, gearing, tranny, SB or BB, carb/TBI/EFI, tire size, driving style, city or highway, etc....

If all things are equal the truck would get better MPG because its lighter.

JoeKan · 08-14-2008, 07:50 PM

I was thinking of getting a burb with a 283 in it, 2WD for better gas milage. I would love a pu, but I wouldn't be able to get all of us in the cab legally. I'm just thinking that a burb would get all of us in it. Even though I own a Ford Xcur., I would love a 67-72 burb as a daily driver. I just don't want poor mpg like I'm getting on my Xcur.

Long Roof · 08-14-2008, 08:10 PM

My 70 sub had a 307 which is in my Jimmy now. I get 10 in the Jimmy w/ 350 auto, 4.56 gears and 36x12.50 tires. I'm not sure what the 307 got in the sub, maybe 12-14? My 98 Tahoe gets 14.

JoeKan · 08-14-2008, 08:13 PM

Thanks Long Roof,
I just don't know how I can get 4 kids, my wife (sometimes) and our German Shepherd all in a truck.

**67carry-all** · 08-14-2008, 08:32 PM

Suburban with 292-2bbl/THM-400 getting around 14 mpg. Still some tuning to do and HEI to add - I think 15-16 should be possible. I remember this truck getting in that range when new with the stock 1-bbl.

Longhorn Man · 08-14-2008, 09:33 PM

The burbs are more aerodynamic than trucks...
I limped mine cross country with 8 bent exhaust valves, got 14MPG doing 75 - 80 through indianna, illinois, and ohio... but, I get an honest 10 - 12 in normal 50/50 street/highway driving.

CG · 08-14-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

The burbs are more aerodynamic than trucks...
I limped mine cross country with 8 bent exhaust valves, got 14MPG doing 75 - 80 through indianna, illinois, and ohio... but, I get an honest 10 - 12 in normal 50/50 street/highway driving.

You are the fastest limper in the world at 75 to 85 MPH-plus...

Number98 · 08-15-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

You are the fastest limper in the world at 75 to 85 MPH-plus...

Longhorn Man · 08-14-2008, 10:58 PM

LOL!!!!!
Good point.

**Hart_Rod** · 08-15-2008, 01:08 PM

I was getting 10 - 12 mpg in my 69. It had a 350, 4 barrell Edelbrock, TH400 and 3.73 gears (28 inch tires). I am in the process of installing a 5.3/4L60E and I'm hoping to push that to 18-20 mpg. However the addition Magnuson supercharger might prevent me from achieving that goal......

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**uncle** · 08-15-2008, 01:57 PM

I have a 70 Ambulance that gets 13 w/ 402 and 373's at 70mph or less.

69halfton · 08-15-2008, 02:03 PM

EIGHT bent exaust valves, & 80 mph !!

I'd woulda hated to be there is there was no bent valves lmaoo

love that cruising speed picture, too bad there was no tach.

...CRUSING at a acceptable FOUR THOUSAND rpms.

Angelo · 08-15-2008, 05:12 PM

My 72 suburban has a 454 with a 700r4 and i get proably 7-10 mpg depends how i drive it. And with my other 72 suburban is 4 by 4 it has a 350(that needs to be rebuilt.) with turbo 350 and i get about 10-13 mpg

Longhorn Man · 08-15-2008, 05:55 PM

Wow... seriouse typo up[ there. The valves were fine, it was the pushrods that were bent.
That chainges everything.
It ran fine, fired on all 8 all the time, it was just a seriouse dog.
That was with 30 inch tall tires and a 3.54 gear in a dana rear. (it was still a C/20 at that point)

prairewolf · 08-15-2008, 07:24 PM

If you get a Sub and work on it with your Sons and enjoy it, mpg will never be an issue.......... save the numbers crunching for the lightbill.

what I said above was with respect and well meaning.

life is interesting and good,kent

CG · 08-17-2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prairewolf

If you get a Sub and work on it with your Sons and enjoy it, mpg will never be an issue.......... save the numbers crunching for the lightbill.

what I said above was with respect and well meaning.

life is interesting and good,kent

Thats a cool pic. Im very tempted to photoshop it

but I wont.

I hope your burb stays a part of your family for a very long time. Having pictures of your kiddo's with it while growing up will be nice.

**Palf70Step** · 08-18-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Thats a cool pic. Im very tempted to photoshop it

but I wont. .......

I was wondering who else was thinking that.

Very cool picture.

Get your family involved, the MPG difference will be minor between truck/burb/what you have now. What the project will do for your family is irreplacable!

71 burb · 08-15-2008, 07:24 PM

i have a mild 350 with 350 trans and 356gears and get 13mpg

smokekiki · 08-18-2008, 12:03 PM

72 suburban with a 350/700r4 combo and 3.73 gears I am getting 15-16 mpg as a daily driver.I run between 60 and 65 mph.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-19-2008, 07:07 AM

I used to get 6-8 MPG in "White Fang" my '67 K/10 Sub with 454/TH350/NP205 to 33" [33x12.50-R15LTs] at 3.73. But my German Shepherd loved it. It would cruise at 80.
Lining up the project to rebuild that truck. Not sure about what the new powerplant will be with gas prices at current rates...

RussTburb · 08-20-2008, 02:05 PM

My 3/4 ton 2wd used to average 12 with stock 402/Th400. Towing my new trailer I drop a bit. . . to 7

, I could seriously watch the gauge drop! But me, my wife, my 4 kids, 3 of their friends, and my 2 dogs, (all in it driving, buckled up) think it is the coolest thing on the street! My wife drives it mostly every day, during the rainy season, (I live in the Pacific NW, thats a lot of driving!) Granted she does not work that far from home.. Anyway, If you like the body style and your family won't fit in a PU or Blazer, the BURBS where its at! I read some where here that some guys with the CADY big blocks in there trucks were getting close to 20!?

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2008, 03:24 PM

cad motors are awesome in every way shape and form. Lotsa grunt, and good MPG if done right.

boostat4500 · 08-21-2008, 12:53 AM

I get a little over 13mpg 50/50 city/ hwy, with freeway speed of about 75mph. 6.0L Vortec, 4L80E, 38"x15.50" tires, 5.13 gears.

08-14-2008, 04:42 PM	#1
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	MPG on a Burb I'm thinking of investing in a burb instead of a PU for a daily driver and for a father/sons restoration project. Can anyone give me an idea of what kind of mpg I can get out of burb? I think I asked this question once before, but not for sure. Thanks Joe

08-14-2008, 07:11 PM	#2
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: MPG on a Burb Large range for sure. It would depend on 2wd or 4x4, gearing, tranny, SB or BB, carb/TBI/EFI, tire size, driving style, city or highway, etc.... If all things are equal the truck would get better MPG because its lighter. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-14-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: MPG on a Burb I was thinking of getting a burb with a 283 in it, 2WD for better gas milage. I would love a pu, but I wouldn't be able to get all of us in the cab legally. I'm just thinking that a burb would get all of us in it. Even though I own a Ford Xcur., I would love a 67-72 burb as a daily driver. I just don't want poor mpg like I'm getting on my Xcur.

08-14-2008, 08:10 PM	#4
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: MPG on a Burb My 70 sub had a 307 which is in my Jimmy now. I get 10 in the Jimmy w/ 350 auto, 4.56 gears and 36x12.50 tires. I'm not sure what the 307 got in the sub, maybe 12-14? My 98 Tahoe gets 14. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-14-2008, 08:13 PM	#5
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: MPG on a Burb Thanks Long Roof, I just don't know how I can get 4 kids, my wife (sometimes) and our German Shepherd all in a truck. Last edited by JoeKan; 08-14-2008 at 08:19 PM.

08-14-2008, 08:32 PM	#6
67carry-all Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 277	Re: MPG on a Burb Suburban with 292-2bbl/THM-400 getting around 14 mpg. Still some tuning to do and HEI to add - I think 15-16 should be possible. I remember this truck getting in that range when new with the stock 1-bbl.

08-14-2008, 09:33 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: MPG on a Burb The burbs are more aerodynamic than trucks... I limped mine cross country with 8 bent exhaust valves, got 14MPG doing 75 - 80 through indianna, illinois, and ohio... but, I get an honest 10 - 12 in normal 50/50 street/highway driving.

08-14-2008, 10:58 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: MPG on a Burb LOL!!!!! Good point.

08-15-2008, 01:08 PM	#11
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Re: MPG on a Burb I was getting 10 - 12 mpg in my 69. It had a 350, 4 barrell Edelbrock, TH400 and 3.73 gears (28 inch tires). I am in the process of installing a 5.3/4L60E and I'm hoping to push that to 18-20 mpg. However the addition Magnuson supercharger might prevent me from achieving that goal....... Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

08-15-2008, 01:57 PM	#12
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,289	Re: MPG on a Burb I have a 70 Ambulance that gets 13 w/ 402 and 373's at 70mph or less.

08-15-2008, 02:03 PM	#13
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: MPG on a Burb EIGHT bent exaust valves, & 80 mph !! I'd woulda hated to be there is there was no bent valves lmaoo love that cruising speed picture, too bad there was no tach. ...CRUSING at a acceptable FOUR THOUSAND rpms. __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men. Last edited by 69halfton; 08-15-2008 at 02:04 PM.

08-15-2008, 05:12 PM	#14
Angelo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alvin, Texas Posts: 31	Re: MPG on a Burb My 72 suburban has a 454 with a 700r4 and i get proably 7-10 mpg depends how i drive it. And with my other 72 suburban is 4 by 4 it has a 350(that needs to be rebuilt.) with turbo 350 and i get about 10-13 mpg

08-15-2008, 05:55 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: MPG on a Burb Wow... seriouse typo up[ there. The valves were fine, it was the pushrods that were bent. That chainges everything. It ran fine, fired on all 8 all the time, it was just a seriouse dog. That was with 30 inch tall tires and a 3.54 gear in a dana rear. (it was still a C/20 at that point)

08-15-2008, 07:24 PM	#16
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,897	Re: MPG on a Burb If you get a Sub and work on it with your Sons and enjoy it, mpg will never be an issue.......... save the numbers crunching for the lightbill. what I said above was with respect and well meaning. life is interesting and good,kent Attached Images

08-15-2008, 07:24 PM	#19
71 burb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mount olive al Posts: 176	Re: MPG on a Burb i have a mild 350 with 350 trans and 356gears and get 13mpg



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08-18-2008, 12:03 PM	#20
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Re: MPG on a Burb 72 suburban with a 350/700r4 combo and 3.73 gears I am getting 15-16 mpg as a daily driver.I run between 60 and 65 mph. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

08-19-2008, 07:07 AM	#21
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,619	Re: MPG on a Burb I used to get 6-8 MPG in "White Fang" my '67 K/10 Sub with 454/TH350/NP205 to 33" [33x12.50-R15LTs] at 3.73. But my German Shepherd loved it. It would cruise at 80. Lining up the project to rebuild that truck. Not sure about what the new powerplant will be with gas prices at current rates... __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-20-2008, 02:05 PM	#22
RussTburb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Blaine,Wa. U.S.A Posts: 261	Re: MPG on a Burb My 3/4 ton 2wd used to average 12 with stock 402/Th400. Towing my new trailer I drop a bit. . . to 7, I could seriously watch the gauge drop! But me, my wife, my 4 kids, 3 of their friends, and my 2 dogs, (all in it driving, buckled up) think it is the coolest thing on the street! My wife drives it mostly every day, during the rainy season, (I live in the Pacific NW, thats a lot of driving!) Granted she does not work that far from home.. Anyway, If you like the body style and your family won't fit in a PU or Blazer, the BURBS where its at! I read some where here that some guys with the CADY big blocks in there trucks were getting close to 20!? __________________ "Red-heads not war-heads, Blondes, not bombs, Brunettes, not fighter jets!" Fligh of the Choncords 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd 06 2500 suburban 8.1L 4x4 84 chev 4x4 diesel 96 Geo Metro with the 4cylbb, lol! Almost 300k just won't die! 89 Honda Civic, runs on the smell of an oily rag! 2008 Aerolite 26qs Travel Trailer (aka "THE BARN")

08-20-2008, 03:24 PM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: MPG on a Burb cad motors are awesome in every way shape and form. Lotsa grunt, and good MPG if done right.

08-21-2008, 12:53 AM	#24
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: MPG on a Burb I get a little over 13mpg 50/50 city/ hwy, with freeway speed of about 75mph. 6.0L Vortec, 4L80E, 38"x15.50" tires, 5.13 gears. __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc.

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