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Old 04-07-06, 07:59 PM
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Is 20+ mpg possible?
Hi,

I have a 383 stroker Dax (450bhp) and I havent yet been on a long journey at a steady 60-80mph. I am about to goto France on a 850 mile round trip and I wondered what mpg I should expect if I am crusing at 60 - 80mph for a few hours?

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Old 04-07-06, 08:05 PM
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Re: Is 20+ mpg possible?
:drive: I did a round trip of 120 miles at those speeds and used about£45 in juce and my engine is 327 ci about 320 bhp.:thumb:
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Old 04-07-06, 08:09 PM
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Re: Is 20+ mpg possible?
arrr the joy of having a LS engine 6th gear crusing at 80-90ish 24-37 mpg :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
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Old 04-07-06, 08:11 PM
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Is 20+mpg possible ?
Yes if you cost down hill all the way :thumb:
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Hi,

I have a 383 stroker Dax (450bhp) and I havent yet been on a long journey at a steady 60-80mph. I am about to goto France on a 850 mile round trip and I wondered what mpg I should expect if I am crusing at 60 - 80mph for a few hours?

Paul
The answer to that is no!! I only get at best 12mpg £50 per 160 miles max!!

I have a budget of £300 worth of fuel for the Le Mans trip.
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arrr the joy of having a LS engine 6th gear crusing at 80-90ish 24-37 mpg :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Dream on sunshine!!:rotfl: :rotfl:
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Paul. I got 29mpg on a 300 mile run back from Elvington last year at a steady 70-80mph. (75mph is 2000rpm in 5th) Although mine is a fairly standard 351 Cleveland with a 3.31 diff and a tall 0.63 5th gear
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a? no no this isnt B******E
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Paul. I got 29mpg on a 300 mile run back from Elvington last year at a steady 70-80mph. (75mph is 2000rpm in 5th) Although mine is a fairly standard 351 Cleveland with a 3.31 diff and a tall 0.63 5th gear
My STD chevy would only do 15 to 18mpg max. Thats when I was driving it to Scotland. Also 70mph at 2000rpm.
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The answer to that is no!! I only get at best 12mpg £50 per 160 miles max!!

I have a budget of £300 worth of fuel for the Le Mans trip.
Give me £200 and I'll tow you there and back and still have enough left over for Beer
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