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Subject: Tiger Gas Mileage
From: Jim Parent <jimparent@compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 1997 14:42:26 -0400
Actually, I think that you can get a little better milage and performance=

if you change to a reasonable 4-bbl, vacuum secondary carb like a Holley
650cfm 1850.  The first two barrels are a bit smaller than the 2 bbl set-=
up
and the back two are what provides a bit more air to pump when you need i=
t.
 A double-pumper (i.e. direct linkage 4bbl with two accell. pumps) would =
be
worse off but great for the drags.

The Tigers are long lagged (2.88 rear end) to give a bit of good milage
when cruising with 13" wheels/tires.  The 260 also is a relatively low rp=
m
torque engine so you have enough pull from a stop and the tires let loose=

before you stress the clutch tooooo much.

All in all; a reasonable compromise that can be improved on in both
directions.

Regards,

Jim
B9470139

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