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02-11-2013, 05:24 PM

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demoke

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Forgot to mention I averaged 18 miles per gallon. I can live with that!

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02-11-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PaPaPork

can someone enlighten me with the 4speed vs 5 speed trans? I realy don't get it - if they both have only one OD gear how is the swap any good for gas millage or noise?

They both don't/5peed does/4speed is 1:1 direct drive.

real men don't drive autmatics

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02-11-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by demoke

Forgot to mention I averaged 18 miles per gallon. I can live with that!

Gotta love those driver cars. Good on you to have enjoyed the trip so well.

BTW, any road pics to share?

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02-11-2013, 09:28 PM

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gcusmano74

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Originally Posted by Easy Mike

Is the computer still on your 81?

When tuned, I could get 18 highway out of my 74 L-48. I could get 16-17 out of my 80 L-82.

If you can get no more than 12 out of your car, it's time to find out why.

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02-11-2013, 10:48 PM

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MAXCO

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No idea what mileage I get but I take my Vette to Mosport twice a year for vintage weekend and then the ALMS in Corvette Corral and its really not the best highway cruiser. Revs at 3,500 rpm at 120 km/hr, no ac so it's pretty hot and loud.

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02-12-2013, 12:40 PM

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kenpofan

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My 71 350 4 speed SB avg's 16 to 18 hwy miles.
Unlimited smiles to the mile.

I do not use her as a DD..avg about 1K or less a year.
so for me its not economical to spend 2 or 3K for an OD.

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02-12-2013, 03:45 PM

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diehrd

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Originally Posted by 694speed350

They both don't/5peed does/4speed is 1:1 direct drive.

real men don't drive autmatics

Or some men just need a something in there hand to play with to often ...

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02-12-2013, 06:09 PM

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demoke

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Originally Posted by Dustup7T2

Gotta love those driver cars. Good on you to have enjoyed the trip so well.

BTW, any road pics to share?

Sorry, didn't take any pics. Wll next time. Cruised down to the beach so I should have taken lots of pics.

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02-12-2013, 06:43 PM

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iokepakai

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Installed a 6spd Richmond trans two years ago.Best of both worlds,great 1st gear for snappy acceleration and an OD 6th gear for cruising on the Hiway.Pricey but worth it,you forget about the cost after the first drive with the new trans!!

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