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Steven Sellers · 11-29-2004, 06:22 PM

Jap Crap is exactly that but there is nothing wrong with using it as a beater IMO, heck mine even has more room in it than an S10. As far as family, they dont ride in it thats what the 2500 is for. I know what about me since I am part of the family.....well I live in the country and so the deer is about all I have to worry about and well they are the size of goats here

**N2TRUX** · 11-30-2004, 10:48 AM

Try a 350 with MPFI, 700r4 and 3.42 gears....

Terry Peerson · 11-30-2004, 01:43 PM

I don't even know (and don't really care) what the mpg is on my '72 with a "mild" 350ci/TH350/3:07. My other cars are: '96 Tahoe (14mpg), '04 Silverado S/S(12mpg). But my daily-driver is a restored '68 VW Beetle (30mpg). I like driving the old '72 best. It'll be even better after she gets restored (again).

TP

gmc67swb · 11-30-2004, 05:31 PM

I have a 5 spd in my truck. With my past combination (327 and TBI) I would get about 20-22mpg. That's with a 3.54 rear gear, "28 tall tires and a cruise RPM of 2100 at 70. That would be driving as conservative as humanly possible. The new combo 350 HO and 4 bbl is still out to jury. From what little I've driven it, it's not going to be nearly as good. I hope the motor needs to broken in a bit still.

4x4Poet · 11-30-2004, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gmc67swb

I have a 5 spd in my truck. With my past combination (327 and TBI) I would get about 20-22mpg. That's with a 3.54 rear gear, "28 tall tires and a cruise RPM of 2100 at 70. That would be driving as conservative as humanly possible....

It seems like 327s always get good reports, especially among the 2wd owners. I can't believe you gave it up after injecting it and backing it with a 5-speed (no doubt OD)! Surely, one of the best Chevy engines, ever.

11-29-2004, 06:22 PM	#1
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Jap Crap is exactly that but there is nothing wrong with using it as a beater IMO, heck mine even has more room in it than an S10. As far as family, they dont ride in it thats what the 2500 is for. I know what about me since I am part of the family.....well I live in the country and so the deer is about all I have to worry about and well they are the size of goats here __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

11-30-2004, 10:48 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Try a 350 with MPFI, 700r4 and 3.42 gears.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-30-2004, 05:31 PM	#4
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	I have a 5 spd in my truck. With my past combination (327 and TBI) I would get about 20-22mpg. That's with a 3.54 rear gear, "28 tall tires and a cruise RPM of 2100 at 70. That would be driving as conservative as humanly possible. The new combo 350 HO and 4 bbl is still out to jury. From what little I've driven it, it's not going to be nearly as good. I hope the motor needs to broken in a bit still. __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

11-30-2004, 01:43 PM	#3
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 315	I don't even know (and don't really care) what the mpg is on my '72 with a "mild" 350ci/TH350/3:07. My other cars are: '96 Tahoe (14mpg), '04 Silverado S/S(12mpg). But my daily-driver is a restored '68 VW Beetle (30mpg). I like driving the old '72 best. It'll be even better after she gets restored (again). TP



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