ugly74
Bronco abuser
- Joined
- Apr 17, 2006
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- 2,847
I'm not sure what the deal is. timing's right (36* total), carb (1850 holley) is tuned about as close as a carb can get. and yet, all I can squeeze out of this thing is five (5!) mpg. ?:?
don't get me wrong, she sure runs sweet. oodles of power. barely give 'er any gas, and it'll run up hills in 2nd that I'da had to drop to 1st with the 302. I love that I have to feather the gas goin around corners, lest the rearend try to come around;D
but I burned up and entire main tank just going to work and back. (50ish miles)
and I just can't do it. if I can't afford to drive it...what good is it?
I have a Mustang in waiting that would love to have this motor (but it'll be awhile for that) with some 4.56s and a 5 spd.
so I'm gonna refurbish my ol' 302.
anyone want a PS bracket for a stock pump and some sweet Sanderson headers for a C into eb project?
don't get me wrong, she sure runs sweet. oodles of power. barely give 'er any gas, and it'll run up hills in 2nd that I'da had to drop to 1st with the 302. I love that I have to feather the gas goin around corners, lest the rearend try to come around;D
but I burned up and entire main tank just going to work and back. (50ish miles)
and I just can't do it. if I can't afford to drive it...what good is it?
I have a Mustang in waiting that would love to have this motor (but it'll be awhile for that) with some 4.56s and a 5 spd.
so I'm gonna refurbish my ol' 302.
anyone want a PS bracket for a stock pump and some sweet Sanderson headers for a C into eb project?