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Blue Beard · 11-29-2004, 05:55 AM

I'd rather give up mileage than drive a rice grinder. More secure in the event of an accident. And I don't like being cramped in a small vehicle.

GMC AMI · 11-30-2004, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Beard

I'd rather give up mileage than drive a rice grinder. More secure in the event of an accident. And I don't like being cramped in a small vehicle.

I am way for what Blue Beard says! I think a persons safety is worth way more than MPG. If one of our trucks hits or gets hit by a small ricer, which one do you wish to be in?? If you think gas costs a lot try losing your health.

*dtlilly* · 11-29-2004, 07:18 AM

I agree with all the advice here. The only reason I didn't go with a 350 in the 1 ton, is because I wanted to maintain originality. The fuel milage is about the same with a 350 and 250. Don't take you or your family's life at risk by driving a jap crap just to save $10/week in gas.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-29-2004, 01:15 PM

67 Chevy, 350, edelbrock 650, 700R4, and 3.73 rear. 13 city. near 16 highway. Truck DID have a 250 I6 with manual 3 speed. I think I got around 13mpg. Not to mention top speed was about 70 and the rpms were around 4500. OH, did I also mention that the motor was WAY underpowered and SUCKED??? They're cool trucks. I'd say to heck with it and leave it alone. You'd be messing with mounts, driveshaft shortening/lenghtening, wiring, throttle cables, cluthes or TV cables...leave her alone man....ENJOY IT. SIX BANGERS ARE NOT FUN! As for the 305 the reason they do better on gas is the pistons are way smaller than a 350 and they produce about 50 hp less and much less torque than a stock 350. I spent about a grand converting my truck from a six to a V-8. I WANTED the v-8 so it was worth it to me. I can't see saving a couple dollars a week in fuel worth losing tremendous power and all the work and money it will cost to convert. Not to mention it's a lot of work and a pain in the

11-29-2004, 05:55 AM	#1
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I'd rather give up mileage than drive a rice grinder. More secure in the event of an accident. And I don't like being cramped in a small vehicle. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-29-2004, 07:18 AM	#3
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I agree with all the advice here. The only reason I didn't go with a 350 in the 1 ton, is because I wanted to maintain originality. The fuel milage is about the same with a 350 and 250. Don't take you or your family's life at risk by driving a jap crap just to save $10/week in gas.

11-29-2004, 01:15 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	67 Chevy, 350, edelbrock 650, 700R4, and 3.73 rear. 13 city. near 16 highway. Truck DID have a 250 I6 with manual 3 speed. I think I got around 13mpg. Not to mention top speed was about 70 and the rpms were around 4500. OH, did I also mention that the motor was WAY underpowered and SUCKED??? They're cool trucks. I'd say to heck with it and leave it alone. You'd be messing with mounts, driveshaft shortening/lenghtening, wiring, throttle cables, cluthes or TV cables...leave her alone man....ENJOY IT. SIX BANGERS ARE NOT FUN! As for the 305 the reason they do better on gas is the pistons are way smaller than a 350 and they produce about 50 hp less and much less torque than a stock 350. I spent about a grand converting my truck from a six to a V-8. I WANTED the v-8 so it was worth it to me. I can't see saving a couple dollars a week in fuel worth losing tremendous power and all the work and money it will cost to convert. Not to mention it's a lot of work and a pain in the



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