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PAWS 72 · 11-20-2011, 06:36 PM

Trust me 12 or 13 mpg is all you will get.350/ 350 with 3.08 gears is what I've got.That is on a good day. down hill, strong wind behind you pushing it

PanelDeland · 11-20-2011, 08:13 PM

I think you might be able to pull off a 700R4 with the 3.08's.But to get the engine back into the torque curve(where it's efficient and gets some milage) you would probably have to run tires off of an Escort(very short).The engine running in it's power band is one of the most important aspects of getting milage.Figure you need to be running in the 2200-2500 rpm range to get in the power.You might also be able to get there running 90 but I doubt you can keep a license for long.
An S10 or Toyota with OD might be a good choice,then a C10 for weekend cruzin.

11-20-2011, 06:36 PM	#26
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Lookin for a new Daily Driver. Trust me 12 or 13 mpg is all you will get.350/ 350 with 3.08 gears is what I've got.That is on a good day. down hill, strong wind behind you pushing it

11-20-2011, 08:13 PM	#27
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Lookin for a new Daily Driver. I think you might be able to pull off a 700R4 with the 3.08's.But to get the engine back into the torque curve(where it's efficient and gets some milage) you would probably have to run tires off of an Escort(very short).The engine running in it's power band is one of the most important aspects of getting milage.Figure you need to be running in the 2200-2500 rpm range to get in the power.You might also be able to get there running 90 but I doubt you can keep a license for long. An S10 or Toyota with OD might be a good choice,then a C10 for weekend cruzin. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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