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72truckman · 07-27-2008, 01:16 AM

This is a little off topic for this thread but i couldnt think of any better sources to ask... I have the oppurtunity to buy an all original 1965 nova ss with a mild 350 and a powerglide. The paint is new and the interior is flawless. and it has no rust. and its dirt cheap.
What kind of mileage do you guys think i could pull with this if i dropped in say a 200r4 and a 550cfm carb w/efi? I need a new daily driver and i am looking for any alternative to a honda

hotrodhomi · 07-27-2008, 01:34 AM

I thought of doing the same thing but the mileage will never get close to the Hondas? Although there is the cool factor that come into play. If your not commuting that far I don't see why you shouldn't get the new/ old car.

Frizzle Fry · 07-27-2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 72truckman

What kind of mileage do you guys think i could pull with this if i dropped in say a 200r4 and a 550cfm carb w/efi?

I'm about to buy myself and old commuter too. All I can say at this point is that it's a 66, not American, and will get at least 25mpg. I don't want to jinx it though...

As for the Nova, you probably won't get very good mileage with a carb AND EFI

In all reality you should be able to set it up to get over 20mpg pretty easily. More for more $$$

72truckman · 07-27-2008, 01:54 PM

Hahahahahha i was up kind of late last night... HEI

AND i found out its actually a 6!!!

hotrodhomi · 07-27-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 72truckman

Hahahahahha i was up kind of late last night... HEI

AND i found out its actually a 6!!!

still a cool car, even with a six.

Jtrux · 07-27-2008, 04:30 PM

Would be cool to own.

07-27-2008, 01:16 AM	#1
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Idea for a DD This is a little off topic for this thread but i couldnt think of any better sources to ask... I have the oppurtunity to buy an all original 1965 nova ss with a mild 350 and a powerglide. The paint is new and the interior is flawless. and it has no rust. and its dirt cheap. What kind of mileage do you guys think i could pull with this if i dropped in say a 200r4 and a 550cfm carb w/efi? I need a new daily driver and i am looking for any alternative to a honda __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

07-27-2008, 01:34 AM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Idea for a DD I thought of doing the same thing but the mileage will never get close to the Hondas? Although there is the cool factor that come into play. If your not commuting that far I don't see why you shouldn't get the new/ old car. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

07-27-2008, 01:54 PM	#4
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: Idea for a DD Hahahahahha i was up kind of late last night... HEI AND i found out its actually a 6!!! __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727 Last edited by 72truckman; 07-27-2008 at 01:56 PM.

07-27-2008, 04:30 PM	#6
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Idea for a DD Would be cool to own. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!



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