Fuel economy


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Yard Art
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Post Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:01 am

Re: Fuel economy

Thanks everyone for the info will keep driving until I get everything I need for an engine swap not sure what type yet.

Golden Jubilee
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Post Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:33 am

Re: Fuel economy

No matter what carb'd gasoline engine you put in, you are not going to get more than mid to at best upper teens, so don't expect miracles from an engine swap, and don't under estimate the costs in doing so.
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Golden Jubilee
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Post Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:57 am

Re: Fuel economy

cornbinder89 wrote:No matter what carb'd gasoline engine you put in, you are not going to get more than mid to at best upper teens, so don't expect miracles from an engine swap, and don't under estimate the costs in doing so.


Just remember: EVERY day is "Thirsty Thursday" to these IH engines.
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