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03-19-2009, 11:24 PM
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
My 1971 c10 with stock '76 350/turbo 400 combo, stealth intake, a 600 holley single pump, 3.08 gears, and 31 inch tall tires got avg at 65mph about 24 mile per gallon. What i have now with about 350 solid HP and 380ftlb of torque, 9.3:1 comp, 280 isky cam, air gap intake, and tuned Q-jet is like 14mpg at about 65mph. I say call competition products and talk to one of the Isky techs or call Isky and ask about the economizer cam profiles, you'd be really surprized! My 2 cents.
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03-20-2009, 05:04 AM
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
24 MPG?
How many tanks of gas did you go through to get this number? Is your speedometer acurate? I ain't trying to call you a liar, but that's way too high. Ppl with fuel injected 4.3 V-6 engines can't get that much in a classic truck Last edited by Longhorn Man; 03-20-2009 at 04:38 PM. |
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03-20-2009, 06:14 AM
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The LuvShack Garage
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
Before I dismantled "GQ" to build "YFTSB" I was getting 6-8
with 35" tires, 350 turbo tranny and 3.08's  I guess the PO wasn't lying about his baby having a performance motor.
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03-20-2009, 08:34 AM
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
I have:
12-13 mpg, cruising speeds... no hot-rodding Last edited by Fan2zee; 03-20-2009 at 08:36 AM. Reason: Picture |
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03-23-2009, 12:01 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
if your C/20 was originally built with the 350/350, then it should have 4.10's out back.
Exactly what year vette is it beating off the line? |
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03-23-2009, 03:31 PM
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
wow thanks for the info now im sure before i never knew (well i dont think it could beat a corvette but with the parts i have on the engine it sure is quick off the line) when its not raining
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03-23-2009, 09:33 PM
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Jamie Hyneman is my twin
 
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
My 283 gets 12mpg in town with 3.73 posi 4x4. On my last road trip, I averaged 15.5 mpg.
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03-23-2009, 09:45 PM
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
I believe you have to spin the driveshaft for this to work out right. Make sure you clearly mark the tire to get a good guess. I have gotten anywhere from 8-16 mpg with trucks we've owned. Suprisingly, a 72 sb with 402/th400/3.08 was gettin 15! On average, I would say 12-13 for a stocker tuned well.
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03-23-2009, 10:40 PM
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
 I used to really hate reading these threads...all the claims of big mileage in flying boxes with BB's and high numerical rear axles....now I just chuckle. Must be that new math.
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03-23-2009, 11:48 PM
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
Quote:
 new math is how the government keeps running
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03-24-2009, 07:03 PM
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
I hear ya...especially this one!
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03-24-2009, 12:03 AM
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
Im getting about 16 - 17mpg on the highway with a 350,T5 trans and 3:90's out back.
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My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456220 Best 1/4 mile time 12.1 @ 111 w/traction issues 1969 GMC SWB 1964 chevy II Nova ht Last edited by tranz am; 03-24-2009 at 12:03 AM. |
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03-24-2009, 08:17 PM
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Parts and more parts
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Re: is 10 mpg normal?
Honest, I put $2.00 in last week, but there is still half a tank.
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