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1980's gas mileage?

Old Mar 25, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Im curious on what others are getting for gas mileage in the 80's small block 350s?
 
Old Mar 25, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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this is kind of a broad question. since they didnt come with 350s and not everyone builds the same motor. i can tell you that my 406 was what i would consider a mild built sbc and with an overdrive and 3.73s i got maybe 12/13 highway if i didnt drive like a savage and 6/9 in the city. like i said i considered it mild. a bone stock 350 with fuel injection an overdrive and mild gearing could get far better.
 
Old Mar 26, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Im only getting 10mpg in mine and i just feel like i should be getting atlast a little better than that, the engines only about a year old, its pretty quick though, so im curious on a few ways to maybe inprove my mileage besides laying off the gas.. i got that one down already. Lol would replacing my mechanical fuel pump make a difference?
 
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