Re: Mileage

[Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>]

The V8 I was talking about is a 4.5L Chrysler with 10.5:1 compression and a
500cfm 4-bbl, in a 3200 lb. car with a 3.23 diff. So 28mpg is pretty much
out of the question. But I should be able to match that Interceptor -- it
weighs even more and has a big block (either 6.3 or 7.2L). Though it may
have more of a cruising ratio.

on 9/30/03 10:35 AM, Dodd, Kelvin at doddk@mossmotors.com wrote:

> Max:
> 
> I was getting about 28 mpg (U.S.) with my Rover SD1 the last time I took it
> on a long run down to San Diego.  Average speed was about 80 mph.
> 
> Probably the fact that the Holley secondaries were not opening helped the
> mileage.  I've got to take some time and replace the secondary spring with a
> lighter one, but it's nice to have good mileage and be able to run regular
> gas.
> 
> 
> Kelvin.
> 


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