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Reporting my fuel mileage, hoping to compare what others are experiencing. 93 Octane E10 gas. Running average over the last 788 miles:
10.6
11.8
11.5
11.6
11.1
10.6
11.8
11.5
11.6
11.1
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Of course this is in my '60 which is a little less aerodynamic
but an interesting thread Steve.....
Rebuilt 352 (possibly a 360 - haven't checked - bought it with no papers) and standard cruise-o-matic trans using 87 Octane "Regular" unleaded. Has a brand new 0-80457S 4160 Holley carb w/ elec. choke (aka POS).
11.2 (highway only)
10.6
9.7
10.9
Eric -
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From: Royal Oak, MichiganComment
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Maybe Yadkin has a lead foot.
I get 10MPG with a re-built 352 (357) .0030 over, with a Cruise-O-Matic and 310 rear end running 92-93 octane.
DeanComment
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17mpg from the 390 in my '66 Town Landau that had 4 occupants and a heap of luggage on a recent trip.
But that is using Imperial gallons - "your result may differ"!
Before the carb rebuild and fitting a new functional vacuum advance I would get 13mpg.A Thunderbirder from the Land of the Long White Cloud.Comment
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To chime in on the mileage, I have kept a log ( for my benefit ) for the last 10 years as follows:
58 HT 352 15 mpg Holley
60 HT 352 17 mpg CarterDano Calgary,Alberta Canada
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