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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 11:29 PM
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Due to a transmission leak, I'm thinking now might be the time to upgrade from my T350 to a 200R4. I'm running a ZZ4, currently get about 15mpg...curious about what gas mileage those of you with a 200R4/700R4 are getting and what I might expect?
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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20 mpg
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15/25.. but I also have a 3.08 rear...about 1600 rpm's at 60 mph. And its a 2004R, not R4
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With a 500+hp 409 small block, I'm getting 12mpg city, 25mpg highway with a 200-4R and 3.31 rear end.
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Excellent! BTW, where did you get your transmissions?
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