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ss2haul
Jun 10th, 08, 2:19 PM
what's the best mileage you guys are getting out there with a 350. I had a 69 el camino with 307 and got around 19 mpg. I was thinking about putting a 2 barrel carb on my 350

thunderstruck507
Jun 10th, 08, 6:44 PM
11 in town (driving like I normally do...not easy on it)
21-22 highway (70-75 mph, converter locked, average over 250 miles including lots of hills)

Robinls5
Jun 11th, 08, 12:54 AM
70 Chevelle Sta. Wgn.-- 454 (LS-5) --700R4--3:08 12 Bolt.
at 75 MPH. 454 is turning 1950 RPMs. Drove it from Pittsburgh, Pa. to Goodlettsville,Tenn. last year. Highway milage. 19.46 MPG.
The carb. is a Auto Zone $ 115.00 Rebuild. I aint crying just yet......... Bob:thumbsup:

66SS396
Jun 11th, 08, 10:53 AM
66 Chevelle SS 396 Tremec 5 speed 3.73 gears - 18 - 19 on the highway, 2100RPM @ 70mph.

SethT
Jun 11th, 08, 12:23 PM
66 Chevelle SS 396 Tremec 5 speed 3.73 gears - 18 - 19 on the highway, 2100RPM @ 70mph.

Just out of curiosity, what cam, heads, and carb are you using?