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Old 07-21-2005, 08:27 PM
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Re: Re: mpg?

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Originally Posted by wilwith1l
Another important thing is rear end. If you get a 4.10 or 4.11 it'll really suck on the highway. On the other hand, a 3.07 will get you better highway mpg. At the cost of acceleration.
Exactly, I have a 1969 Cutlass that had a 350 rebuilt with a 750 double pumper holly and mild cam and headers with 4.11 rear end. Wow that thing sucked the gas like a big block. I'm talking 6 - 8 mpg on a good day.
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