Topic: MPG what do you get
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Cramerton, NC - USA
Joined: 8/22/2006
Posts: 1094
Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
Ive never driven mine on an extended road trip (perhaps the next C3VR gathering 
) but around town Im getting between 17 and 18mpg. Stock crossfire except running 85 fuel pump with a regulated pressure of 14.5 psi.
) but around town Im getting between 17 and 18mpg. Stock crossfire except running 85 fuel pump with a regulated pressure of 14.5 psi.SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)
Lifetime MemberEquinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 2465
Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
GREAT post. Sounds like our numbers are pretty consistant. I have been wondering how I compared to the other drivers. THANKS for putting it up.
Lifetime MemberLemon Grove, CA - USA
Joined: 10/17/2007
Posts: 2041
Vette(s): 1982 C3 Collectors Edition 44000 miles, sat in the sun most of its life, My wife purchased it for me for Father's Day in 2007 from her girlfriend that had it for 19 years. It is on the road again. I'm retired but it is now my daily driver.
When we get some more I will put them all in a list so it will be easy to digest. Then I'm going to be asking for ideas on why mine is so bad. But that is another post question.
Thanks for all of the inputs so far. I know there are others out there for other years just send them in and I will put them together. When this falls off the 24 hour list.
Thanks for all of the inputs so far. I know there are others out there for other years just send them in and I will put them together. When this falls off the 24 hour list.
Lifetime MemberC3VR Founder
Eagleville, PA - USA
Joined: 11/1/2001
Posts: 18378
Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
For those of you with smartphones, check out an app called "FuelLog."
At each fill up you just plug in a few pieces of info and it will start calculating your MPG along with a bunch of other stats. I know it is available for Android, not sure about iOS.
-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry
My first Vette, now owned by JB79:
[QUOTE=Adam Wartell]For those of you with smartphones, check out an app called "FuelLog."
ebo
At each fill up you just plug in a few pieces of info and it will start calculating your MPG along with a bunch of other stats. I know it is available for Android, not sure about iOS.
[/QUOTE]
I'm thinking out of all the people here you are getting the best Vette gas mileage
ebo
ebo
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 20214
Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
The '74 gets around 16 if I treat it nice on the road...which I usually do NOT. 70-75mph anywhere I'm headed...end of story. So...my real mileage is closer to 12-14mpg.
The '85 will cruise all day with the A/C blasting, 70-75mph, and get 25-26 mpg.
The '85 will cruise all day with the A/C blasting, 70-75mph, and get 25-26 mpg.
Joel Adams
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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
Ive only checked mine one time and that was last fall. I was happy as can be when I found I was getting just over 19. I checked it twice during that trip just to make sure. I still have trouble believing it. 350 bored .030 with small cam, edelbrock 2101 intake, Summit heads, Factory quadrajet, Headers, 400 turbo trans with 308 gears.
Rodney
Rodney
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 20214
Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
[QUOTE=rod7515] ...with 3.08 gears. [/QUOTE]
And there you have it!
And there you have it!
Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56
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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
Lifetime MemberLodi, WI - USA
Joined: 9/25/2007
Posts: 340
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
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.
Didn't think it would make that much difference.
Dean
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.
Didn't think it would make that much difference.
Dean
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[QUOTE=dwright]Stock '82.
have I told you lately that I hate you, Dave?
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.
[/QUOTE]have I told you lately that I hate you, Dave?
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