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MPG what do you get (19/29)
7/20/11 6:28pm

TargaBlue72

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Lodi, WI - USA

Vette(s):
1972 Targa Blue, T-Top, Saddle leather, 350 auto,numbers match, all original except '69 factory side exhaust. Previously owned: 1969 427, 390hp, 4sp, Riverside Gold coupe, factory side exhaust

Joined: 9/25/2007
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My 72 stock 350 with TH 400 auto always got about 15 HWY and considerably less in town.
A few years ago I installed a HEI distributor and upgraded plugs and plug wires.
On the 900 + mile trip to Effingham last May, I averaged a little over 17. I was really surprised. Smile

Didn't think it would make that much difference.

Dean

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MPG what do you get (20/29)
7/20/11 7:52pm

hmel '74
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York, SC - USA

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1974 mille miglia red with oxblood interior 355ci, 320hp

Joined: 9/4/2005
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[QUOTE=dwright]Stock '82.

Cruising at 65 mph- 25+

Cruising at 75 mph- 20-22

Stop and go, easy on the pedal- 19-21

Driving the Tail of the Dragon- 12, but loved every foot of it.

With the AC on it drops a little.

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have I told you lately that I hate you, Dave? Wink

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MPG what do you get (21/29)
7/20/11 9:46pm

dwright
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Victor, NY - USA

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2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe

Joined: 7/12/2004
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Jeff,

If you want better gas milage, change the axle ratio to 2.78 and put in an overdrive.

Then you will have a dog like mine. LOL

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MPG what do you get (22/29)
7/20/11 11:49pm

Bobbi's78

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Coatesville, PA - USA

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1978 Silver Anniversary Paint w/Mahogany Interior

Joined: 3/17/2007
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Since putting the 700R4 in, we run anywhere from 19 to 27 mpg (Effingham trip) depending on how "bad we treat her", as Joel said. 55 mph on the highway yielded best results. Before the 700R4...15-16

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MPG what do you get (23/29)
7/21/11 8:30am

DaveM

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Flanders, NJ - USA

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1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.

Joined: 1/27/2004
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Hey Barb, don't you just love that first gear! Big smile

Dave

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MPG what do you get (24/29)
7/23/11 12:33am

Davefromarizona

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Phoenix, AZ - USA

Vette(s):
1975 Stingray Nomad Wagon, with Daytona front, custom hood scoop, dual side vents; 420HP 350; Doug Nash 5 speed; 1980 rear end W/4:11 gears; Cherry Red metallic paint.

Joined: 3/13/2004
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exactly the same as my 74 4 speed, just ran with it last week and was happy with 15mpg @ 70-75. Smile

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MPG what do you get (25/29)
7/24/11 1:21am

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Montesano, WA - USA

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had a really nice one. sold it to a good friend. Purchased 2004 custom coupe in Feb. 2009 did not tell anyone here until August 2009. BAD I KNOW.

Joined: 9/27/2003
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45 to 60 it's a hybrd. sorry i just had too i will leave now

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MPG what do you get (26/29)
7/24/11 9:50am

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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Joined: 5/18/2004
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[QUOTE=DaveM]Hey Barb, don't you just love that first gear! Big smile

Dave

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Davey, I love my first gear but the BFG TAs just haaaate it!! Evil Smile

Believe it or not, with the 700R4 in OD mode, the Lukester gets anywhere from 16-18 HWY. Thumbs Up

On local roads, its GPM, not MPG!! Clown

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MPG what do you get (27/29)
7/25/11 1:37am

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Darnestown, MD - USA

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"Ruby", is my 1982 Candy Red - my Daily Driver

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"Ruby" is my daily driver, and after the ignition upgrade, running on regular gasoline (87) I've had a chance to run several tanks of gasoline and she is giving me an average of 18 miles to the gallon. City and highway mix 50-50. I can't wait to take a long trip and find out what she'll do on a highway cruise.

TommySSE2011-07-24 22:38:45

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MPG what do you get (28/29)
7/25/11 9:22pm

Sarge81

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WEST SENECA, NY - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

Joined: 12/3/2001
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On the last trip to Effingham I managed almost 23 mpg @ 70 mph. I had to go this slow due to a nasty vibration. I love my Tremec 5 speed.

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Re: MPG what do you get (29/29)
12/4/11 7:18pm

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Badin Lake, NC - USA

Vette(s):
1979 Red L-48 Corvette with Doeskin interior, 3-speed automatic, 3.55 rear; 1986 L-98 Coupe, 4+3 Manual - Satin Black and Purple (SCCA TT/Hillclimb Car); 1993 White LT-1 Coupe, Black Interior, 6-speed

Joined: 4/21/2004
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79 L-48 with 3.55 gears and 350THM auto:

Average of about 14 mpg with the former Rochester Carb. Just upgraded with a GM performance parts manifold and Holley 4160 carb. New dual exhaust (nice chambered dueal kit from Midamerica). Much better throttle response, much stronger acceleration off the line - about the same at upper RPM. Gas guage seems to drop off a little slower, but hard to really tell as I seem to be on it frequently so I can enjoy the really crisp exhaust note.

Guess it will be awhile before I drive it to maximize mileage....I am guessing sometime around the year 2035. Dead

In the end, we didn't buy these things for their outstanding economy. Smile

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C4s: 1986 C4 coupe (SCCA road race car), satin black, 4+3, Z51 package, L-98; & 1993 C4 coupe, white, 6-speed, LT-1.

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