8.6MPG, SWEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0 HOtrain

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Well, second real trip out with the new setup yesterday. Including several start-ups at work for people that wanted to hear it run, and 2 beat runs to give buddies a ride it still got 8.6mpg. I still have a cruising speed driveability issue to fix too. So when all said and done, I "should" be able to get 10-12mpg normal driving

Mike.

FWIW, acceleration through 1st/2nd can only be describes as pleasantly violent

 

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autoXr1

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"Pleasantly violent"...Can I use that quote? I love the "snap, crackle, pop" of a hot naturally aspirated engine. Of course, I love the screaming turbo of some of those Pro-5.0 & SSO cars, too. Oh heck, I love 'em all. Glad to hear you've got the beast in good running form. "Here, Chevy, Chevy, Chevy...hehehe."

 

88stangmangt

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come on man i know you didnt build that motor for gas milage did you? just get a blower than you should be golden.................i plan to make mid 5's to the wheels on my combo i cant wait either. what is gas milage?

 

408stroker5.0

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PLEASENTLY VIOLENT
I'm Going To Have To Use That Phrase!
First Time I Trully Ran My 408 thru 1,2 & 3 I coudn't stop shaking afterward's! It's not that it scared me, it's just such a rush of power.... it's a feeling hard to explain.

Great To hear you got your problem's sorted out 5.0HOtrain and she's running good. But Hey 10MPG aint that bad for a 581HP Stroker!

 

5.0 HOtrain

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Trust me, not complaining. I was expecting 4-6. Motor was not built with economy in mind, LOL
mike.

autoxr, love the sound. Sounds like an NHRA pro-stock and revs mofo fast.

 

88stangmangt

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nice to hear...........