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mudgutsandglory · 03-22-2005, 10:11 AM

82 GMC Sierra Classic
LWB 2wd
350 .040 over w/flattops
487 heads, mild cleanup portwork
Summit 1103 cam 272/282 214/224@ .050 .442/.465
Torker intake

600 VS Holley
TH350 10 bolt rear 3.73s
225/70/15s
truck isnt all that heavy, weighed about 4500 with 3 people in it, all in the 200-250lb range.
whadda yall think ill be getting, 10ish?
later
Dan

TrainD5115 · 03-22-2005, 10:13 AM

Bullseye!

MylilBowTie · 03-22-2005, 10:18 AM

Thats my guesstament

gldevall · 03-22-2005, 02:21 PM

20 gal X $2.00/gal @ 10 MPG = $$$$$$$$$

Mine gets 14 and I only drive it maybe twice a month now.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-22-2005, 03:52 PM

Yeah, I would also have to say right around 10 mpg depending on how much of a lead foot you got.
-Later

jermasaurus · 03-23-2005, 01:53 AM

Isn't the torker a single plane?

mudgutsandglory · 03-23-2005, 12:48 PM

10mpg

yes the torker is single plane, its not a great design, and will be replaced soon enough.
later
Dan

jermasaurus · 03-24-2005, 03:07 AM

When I was looking for an intake someone offered a torker very cheap. My motor was completley stock so...That really wasn't the right one for me.
I noticed you did have some work in the motor. How is the low end torque with your setup?

KShortell · 03-24-2005, 10:20 AM

Yup, 10 mpg is about all you'll get. 350, 3.73s, no overdrive-- I wouldn't expect any more than that.

I only get 12.5 on average, 14 max out of the 350/TH700R4/3.73 combo in my 2WD, 5,400-lb. Suburban. I do get 10 when towing, though...

bluex · 03-24-2005, 04:28 PM

I have about the same setup, with stock 882 heads and the 1104 cam. 700R4, and 3.73s and I'm doing good to get 12 with it. It does have a small leak somewhere in the tank, but I cant track it down.....So good luck trying to get more than 8-10 with the TH350.

Greenlee · 03-24-2005, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gldevall

20 gal X $2.00/gal @ 10 MPG = $$$$$$$$$

Mine gets 14 and I only drive it maybe twice a month now.

Mine gets 14 too and I probably drive it at least 50 miles every day. Its still cheaper than a new truck payment.

I would guess that a new full size truck with a V8 probably doesn't get but around 16 or 17 mpg.

bluex · 03-27-2005, 01:34 AM

A guy at work has a new hemi dodge quad cab 1500, with the 20's and all and it gets barely 13.5........with a 5 spd automatic!!!!

86k10 · 03-27-2005, 02:17 AM

I must be kind of lucky then. I just recently converted my 74 C20 from a 4 speed manual to 4 speed auto and during the warm weather It gets in the 18 to 20 range. Yeh I know you are all saying

but I'm not kidding. Here is the build spec. It's nothing great but it will keep up with most new ones that's the nicest part.

350 .060 flat tops
993 heads
Cam: Meiling 278 int. 288 exh. 0.50 duration 204int. 214 exh.
Torker II intake
Q-Jet carb
700R4
14 Bolt FF 4.10 Gov Lock

us111 · 03-27-2005, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenlee

Mine gets 14 too and I probably drive it at least 50 miles every day. Its still cheaper than a new truck payment.

I would guess that a new full size truck with a V8 probably doesn't get but around 16 or 17 mpg.

i figure mine will get about 10 mpg when i am done also,,,but i have been thinking seriously about having the word's my dad hand painted with a paint brush on his 50's gmc air brushed on my tailgate...( don't laugh,i'm paid for)

white paint hand painted on the old thing and use to drive me to school in it!!! lolol.. but how true it is...

03-22-2005, 10:11 AM	#1
mudgutsandglory Certified Truck Nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elizabeth, WV Posts: 187	anyone wanna take a guess at mpg? 82 GMC Sierra Classic LWB 2wd 350 .040 over w/flattops 487 heads, mild cleanup portwork Summit 1103 cam 272/282 214/224@ .050 .442/.465 Torker intake 600 VS Holley TH350 10 bolt rear 3.73s 225/70/15s truck isnt all that heavy, weighed about 4500 with 3 people in it, all in the 200-250lb range. whadda yall think ill be getting, 10ish? later Dan __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Longbed 350, TH350, 3.73 10 bolt soon to be slammed

03-22-2005, 10:13 AM	#2
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	Bullseye! __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

03-22-2005, 10:18 AM	#3
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Thats my guesstament __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

03-22-2005, 02:21 PM	#4
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	20 gal X $2.00/gal @ 10 MPG = $$$$$$$$$ Mine gets 14 and I only drive it maybe twice a month 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

03-22-2005, 03:52 PM	#5
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Yeah, I would also have to say right around 10 mpg depending on how much of a lead foot you got. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

03-23-2005, 01:53 AM	#6
jermasaurus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 442	Isn't the torker a single plane?

03-23-2005, 12:48 PM	#7
mudgutsandglory Certified Truck Nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elizabeth, WV Posts: 187	10mpg yes the torker is single plane, its not a great design, and will be replaced soon enough. later Dan __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Longbed 350, TH350, 3.73 10 bolt soon to be slammed

03-24-2005, 03:07 AM	#8
jermasaurus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 442	When I was looking for an intake someone offered a torker very cheap. My motor was completley stock so...That really wasn't the right one for me. I noticed you did have some work in the motor. How is the low end torque with your setup?

03-24-2005, 10:20 AM	#9
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 726	Yup, 10 mpg is about all you'll get. 350, 3.73s, no overdrive-- I wouldn't expect any more than that. I only get 12.5 on average, 14 max out of the 350/TH700R4/3.73 combo in my 2WD, 5,400-lb. Suburban. I do get 10 when towing, though... __________________ Semper Paratus

03-24-2005, 04:28 PM	#10
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	I have about the same setup, with stock 882 heads and the 1104 cam. 700R4, and 3.73s and I'm doing good to get 12 with it. It does have a small leak somewhere in the tank, but I cant track it down.....So good luck trying to get more than 8-10 with the TH350. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

03-27-2005, 01:34 AM	#12
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	A guy at work has a new hemi dodge quad cab 1500, with the 20's and all and it gets barely 13.5........with a 5 spd automatic!!!! __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

03-27-2005, 02:17 AM	#13
86k10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bertrand, Nebraska Posts: 355	I must be kind of lucky then. I just recently converted my 74 C20 from a 4 speed manual to 4 speed auto and during the warm weather It gets in the 18 to 20 range. Yeh I know you are all saying but I'm not kidding. Here is the build spec. It's nothing great but it will keep up with most new ones that's the nicest part. 350 .060 flat tops 993 heads Cam: Meiling 278 int. 288 exh. 0.50 duration 204int. 214 exh. Torker II intake Q-Jet carb 700R4 14 Bolt FF 4.10 Gov Lock



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