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    Offline 04lbram

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    Gas Mileage Post
    « on: August 10, 2005 - 04:57:40 PM »
    Okay, so I know this is kind of crazy but, I'm curious what everyone gets for miles per gallon with their cars if they know. If you know could you please list Cuda or Challenger, Engine Size, Carb Specs, Tranny, and Gears? I'm just curious and I know someone is gonna say why should we worry about MPG?
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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #1 on: August 10, 2005 - 05:10:40 PM »
    Car: 68 Cuda
    Engine: 408
    Trans: A833
    Carb: Holley 650 vac sec /750dp
    Gears : 4:30

    mileage : based on a 1/2 tank of gas (last week) 30 miles = 1/4 tank = approx 8-9 miles/gal  driven easy w/650

    I will update as I just filled tank to check mileage myself ...LOL
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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #2 on: August 10, 2005 - 05:21:09 PM »
    I guess that's not real bad lol. Anyways, just figure I would post this since I'm just curious to hear figures.
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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #3 on: August 10, 2005 - 05:31:43 PM »
    Mine would have to be gallons per mile . . . . and I think I use about 2 gallons to the mile!!  lol   :burnout:
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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #4 on: August 10, 2005 - 06:38:29 PM »
    dang 4c are you serous?? my dart use to get 18-20 depending how hard i guaged on it!! it was a slant 6 with a 2 barrel! yes a 2 not a 1!!
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    Offline DJVCuda

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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #5 on: August 10, 2005 - 07:25:21 PM »
    The longest run I made yet is Carlisle - 500 mile round trip  - including touring the fairgrounds....

    14 mpg's average

    66 cuda
    360
    tunnel ram w/ 2 390 vac secondary holleys
    904
    3.23's
    and a 25" tall tire
    most of the ride I was spinnin the motor at 3200 rpm at 75 mph...

    I was impressed with the mpg's!!!
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    Offline hemi71

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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #6 on: August 10, 2005 - 07:37:44 PM »
    My 71 cuda with the 472 hemi, 2 Carter 750's, 3.23 gears, gets around 7-8 MPG if I'm in cruise mode, probably around 5 if I'm having a little fun with it.

    The 74 with the 360, auto with a TQ and 3.55 gears gets around 12MPG in local driving.


    My 2000 CTD 2500 4X4 gets around 14 in local driving, 22 on the highway, and around 15-16 towing my enclosed 22 foot trailer.   
    « Last Edit: August 10, 2005 - 07:39:30 PM by hemi71 »
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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #7 on: August 10, 2005 - 08:28:25 PM »
    Thanks for all the replies.
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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #8 on: August 10, 2005 - 09:17:31 PM »


    Car - 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
    Engine - 440ci Magnum 4bbl AVS Cater
    Transmission - TorqueFlite-727
    Rear End - SureGrip 3:55:1


    MPG before resto wasn't "too" bad, roughly 13 mpg and she was SICK!  :ack: Aiming for 17-18 MPG when she comes out.
    Hopefully more but that would not be driving it properly, "JUST" touching the pedal!


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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #9 on: August 11, 2005 - 12:56:00 AM »
    not a E body, but my 318 powerd X headed roller cammed 3500 stalled 3:55 geared duster got about 4.
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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #10 on: August 11, 2005 - 03:13:12 AM »
    70 Challenger
    440 engine
    3:23 rear

    12 miles per gallon cruising at 3000 RPM on the highway. That's about 67-68 MPH. Believe it or not, I'm happy with these numbers.  :laughing:


       Mike
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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #11 on: August 11, 2005 - 09:32:04 AM »
    Quote from: 6pak2go on August 10, 2005 - 06:38:29 PM
    dang 4c are you serous?? my dart use to get 18-20 depending how hard i guaged on it!! it was a slant 6 with a 2 barrel! yes a 2 not a 1!!


    No not serious.  I'm driving to the NATS today so I will let you know what I get when I return.  I expect around 10 or 12??   :dogpile:
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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #12 on: August 11, 2005 - 03:46:44 PM »
    oh ok lol i know them rbs really love the fuel but wow thats alot of fuel consuption! iv never owned a bigblock but a buddy of mine has a 67 cornett r/t 440 super comando complete frame off restore completly stock no mods and he gets about 12-14 he drove it to a show in pigion forge and got 18 on the interstate!! of cource its got the stock 323 gears or whatever they came with may be 276 not sure all i know is there really HIGH! lol  :beer:
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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #13 on: August 11, 2005 - 04:09:53 PM »
    Quote from: 6pak2go on August 11, 2005 - 03:46:44 PM
    oh ok lol i know them rbs really love the fuel but wow thats alot of fuel consuption! iv never owned a bigblock but a buddy of mine has a 67 cornett r/t 440 super comando complete frame off restore completly stock no mods and he gets about 12-14 he drove it to a show in pigion forge and got 18 on the interstate!! of cource its got the stock 323 gears or whatever they came with may be 276 not sure all i know is there really HIGH! lol  :beer:

     6pak2go,
       I think you got to what makes all these cars different. Most aren't set-up for the easy highway stuff. Most want a little get up and go, now and then. I have a Holley 800 cfm double pumper on mine to help the get up and go part.  :burnout: So I know that doesn't help gas mileage. I have to question NZ wanting 17-18 with 3:55 gears. Good luck buddy  :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: Hey, driving these cars is all in fun. I couldn't do it everyday. I went on a voyage with mine this past weekend that lasted 585.9 miles round trip. Yes, it was fun... but MAAAANNN, it was alot of filling up.  :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

       Mike
     
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    Re: Gas Mileage Post
    « Reply #14 on: August 11, 2005 - 06:15:54 PM »
    I`ve never really figured mine but a rough guess would be 8-10,probably closer to 8 the way I drive it!  :burnout: Biult 340 Holley 750 DP 4 spd 3.91`s 26-27" tire,4000 rpm at 75-80 on the highway sucks a lot of gas.
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