'74 F100 Swb 460/c6 Mild Build ....... Can't Keep My Foot Off The Floorboard Enough To Drive Sensibly.it Guzzles Fuel Like I Guzzle Beer.

 

i drive mine everyday 60 miles a day besides weekends

 

i think i used to get about 6 or 8 with my 79 when it was only running on 6 or 7 cylinders. now that i got it rebuilt i consistently get 4.5.

 

I see that most of you are getting 12 -13 mpg and it sounds like most of you guys have larger trucks how good do you think a f150 with a 460 would get? I havent taken mine out on the road yet but around town I dont even have to put my foot on it to get her out of the light leaving every one else thinking "damn that ol truck can move" i'm guessing seeing how the engine doesn't hardly have to work to move her I think it should be getting around 14 t0 16 =)

 

the 71 in my sig gets around 4-5 and my 96 on a good day will be around 11-11.5

 

I drive my truck daily in the winter. Need a 4X4 in Mn. I usually get aroung 10 mpg. I only live 8 miles from work so its not a big deal. I pulled my 73 tbird with cargo, about 10,ooo lbs from Iowa to Maryland in the 90's and got 9 mpg. So it doesn't make much difference from loaded and not loaded. Definetely awesome winter truck in mn.

 

There are so many posts/replies and yours is definitely at the top and I do have one question.

Do you have an extra tank for the Beer? If so do you run it through the AC to keep the beer "nice and cold?"

Take care and have fun!

Mark

 

As another reply stated that he has never drove his Truck enough to determine the MPG, nor have I. I do have an After Market MSD ignition System that, amoung other issues is causing "Havoc" as I called MSD Technical Support and the Technician was quite surprised when I provided the symptoms. A previous inexperienced owner installed the MSD and did not know how to wire it correctly so I have an almost new Stock Distributor with New Plug wires and I can obtain it for $35 so I will replace the MSD which should provide a considerable difference. There are other minor differences, primarily wiring issues and more than likely some Vacuum Leaks so one step at a time.

I am going to Sell the truck and just purchase another Ford. My current truck is in good to excellent condition it is just I have other priorities so it would be best for me to sell it and purchase another. Fortunately the Truck will recoup the initial cost plus the new parts that have been installed.

Thanks for a great Post!

Mark

 

So your getting rid of the MSD for a stock distrib?
Should go for a HEI I love mine Proform rules

 

Sorry just had to respond to this one. on 112 octane I get a hand calculated 11 gallons to the mile.

 

Where do you get 111 Oct?

 

Now that is making the most out of your fuel. I figure by the time I start it, drive to the staging lanes, wait, do the burn out, stage, run a 1/4 mile and return to the pits I have used right at a gallon. So it might not be quite a mile.

We bought 50 gallons about three months ago from a local distributor. I had never heard of 111, only 110 and 112 but it is advertised as 111.

 

Thats really cool. Oh by the way how did you do on Pinks? I don't remember seeing your truck..

 

The race isin't until August 9th in Denver. Nor really a participany yet but I have the entry ticket on my fridge.

 

Cool.
What does your truck run ?