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Topic: MPG: Whats yours?

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MPG: Whats yours?

Posted: 1/15/07 7:46pm Message 11 of 33
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Victor, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Depending on the cruise speed, my '82 gets 25 to 29.
City is in the low 20's.
Twisty mountain driving (like the Tail of the Dragon) in 2nd gear drops it down to 15.Cry
But of course, if you want economy, stick a V6 in there.Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing



 
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MPG: Whats yours?

Posted: 1/15/07 9:13pm Message 12 of 33
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Joined: 11/20/2004
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
If you put that many miles a year and the gas prices stay up (fat chance coming down)...it could probably be justified going to an overdrive... I only get about 10-12 with easy driving.. no telling when I put my foot in it...Confused but I only put about 1500 miles a year... Of course... I would probably put more miles if the price of gas was down... I knew when i got it what the MPG would be... but i wanted it LOL and now I got it... and I ain't lettin it go...
Good luck with your decision... don't you just love it...?



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MPG: Whats yours?

Posted: 1/15/07 9:36pm Message 13 of 33
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 What's MPG?  Actually, I get about 16 on the highway with 3:36 gears, T400 trans and a 327 with a 485 lift cam.....I'm pretty happy with that......
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MPG: Whats yours?

Posted: 1/15/07 9:41pm Message 14 of 33
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Moses Lake, WA - USA
Joined: 4/16/2005
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
I don't want to know. I just put the premium nozzle in, close my eyes and pull the triggerShocked. Once I leave the gas station, its all forgotten until the next timeBig%20smile.


MPG: Whats yours?

Posted: 1/16/07 1:17pm Message 15 of 33
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Vette(s): 1969 rag top
I changed from a 4 speed to a 5 speed last year before PF and with tail of the dragon, PF driving,  round trip Biloxi, ms PF, Tn averaged a little over 23 mpg ( the first gear gives a better launch and the fifth make cruis'n at 100mph just a little over idle )


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MPG: Whats yours?

Posted: 1/16/07 9:31pm Message 16 of 33
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SEVERN, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1970 LT-1 Convertible Bridgehampton Blue Metallic 1999 Convertible Nassau Blue Metallic
On a "good" day, my '70 LT-1 gets about 10-12 MPG. With a heavy foot, it's somewhere around 8-9, but I get to the next gas station real quick. It's a 350CI/370HP, 3.70 rear, M21 4-speed, Holley 780 Double-Feed carb, aluminum hi-rise intake. Romp it and you get this nice sucking sound.

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MPG: Whats yours?

Posted: 1/16/07 11:03pm Message 17 of 33
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
Joined: 1/22/2006
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
If I drive like a 61 year old man should, I can get between 7 and 8 miles per gallon. My problem is resisting the "rush" of 512 ft. lbs of torque at 4200 RPM. LOL


MPG: Whats yours?

Posted: 1/17/07 3:48pm Message 18 of 33
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Vette(s): 71 Coupe Black on Black
I didn't buy my Vette for its economy.  I just fill it when the little needle gets close to "E" and then drive it.


MPG: Whats yours?

Posted: 3/20/07 10:59am Message 19 of 33
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Columbia, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Corvette Convertible. 350/350HP engine, power steering, 4 speed, burgundy exterior, black interior, black top, stainless steel brakes and optional hardtop. Rally wheels.
11-12 city and 13-14 highway.Cry
 
But I didn't buy it for economy.. Need a C5 for that.Sleepy



MPG: Whats yours?

Posted: 3/20/07 11:37am Message 20 of 33
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Leavenworth, KS - USA
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Vette(s): MM Red 1971 T-top,LS5,4-speed, black leather C5 seats, Hooker sidepipes. Previous: 64 Coupe, 65 Roadster L76 / N14
I echo Glen's reply.  But then again, at my age, it is easy to forget gassin' up.  All I have to do is go to sleep.  Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing Every day is a new one.
 
By the way, doesn "MPG" stand for "More Premium Gallons???"  It sure does in my ride.



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