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i just bought a 72 swb i am thinking anout using as a daily driver. which do you think would be more drivable and get better mileage
sbc-700r4-411 250 6cyl-700r4-411
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I'd pull the 4.11's in favor of 3.50's and then run the sbc. I know it's not an option but that's what i'd do, even if you keep the 4.11's I still think the sbc would be better.
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I would think that a 4.11 and the overdrive would work quite well with either motor but I have no first hand experience. I'm a V8 man so I have to say small block!
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i ran a sbc with 200r4 and 411gears for 5years was very happy with them both local and long distance highway(many trips over 2500miles roundtrip) with heavy loads
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from my experience with sbc and 6 cyl., they will get about the same milage.
give or take a mile or two. |
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I agree. I think you'd be happier with the sbc.
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i wast thinking sbc as well. i have never had an 6cyl before and just figured it would get great mileage.
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