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Feb 16, 2012 | 01:19 PM

#61

joe f350

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sent him a email just waiting back as he dint leave his number

Feb 18, 2012 | 07:45 PM

#62

nevrenufhp

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A 460 with 8" lift, I'm thinking 8mpg.

Feb 18, 2012 | 09:08 PM

#63

Nighteyez

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Its only money...

Jim

Feb 19, 2012 | 05:43 AM

#64

hanklin

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Originally Posted by nevrenufhp

A 460 with 8" lift, I'm thinking 8mpg.

Is that downhill with a nice wind blowing behind? Jk
For giggles I put my garmin to the test and did an accurate mpg test. 15.0 That is both city/highway. Not bad

Feb 19, 2012 | 11:30 AM

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nevrenufhp

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15's not so bad. I get 11-13.7 in my half ton with a big six. Could be better.....some day it will be.

Feb 19, 2012 | 11:53 AM

#66

Nighteyez

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11-13.7 for a six? Wow, I would have expected much higher than that.

Good Morning Northern California! Rise and shine! Today is the first day of the rest of your life! So go out there, and make the most of it.

Jim

Feb 19, 2012 | 12:55 PM

#67

nevrenufhp

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A big-ish cam, 4bbl, low compression, and draggy (warped)drums all factor in.
Day 2 of a 3 day weekend...yay.

Feb 19, 2012 | 03:08 PM

#68

Nighteyez

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From: Fresno, CA.

I noticed the .518" lift, not conducive to good mpg. So, does it at least have the power of a 302?

Jim

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Feb 19, 2012 | 03:15 PM

#69

IB Tim

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Good afternoon to all...are you watching some NASCAR?? Very interesting! Just checking in...

Feb 19, 2012 | 03:15 PM

#70

nevrenufhp

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Oh yeah. It can beat a 302, probably even with the highway gears I got in it. It may have a little less mpg, but it has lope:
Ford 300, 274 cam, straight pipe - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zULlm...33AUAAAAAAABAA

Feb 19, 2012 | 03:28 PM

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hanklin

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Originally Posted by nevrenufhp

15's not so bad. I get 11-13.7 in my half ton with a big six. Could be better.....some day it will be.

not that it matters too much but bed was full of tools and wood all week. Oh and my fat **** with Smoke ( pooch)

Feb 19, 2012 | 07:33 PM

#72

Nighteyez

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Holy cow Batman! That is one mean sounding six! How do you not get a ticket for running a straight pipe?

Jim

Feb 19, 2012 | 07:41 PM

#73

nevrenufhp

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It wasnt all that bad. It only lasted for 3 days and got too annoying. It has dual 2" and dumps after the glasspax. Well worth the $135 to make it lope.

Feb 19, 2012 | 07:45 PM

#74

SteveBricks

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Your truck sounds angry, Dale

Feb 19, 2012 | 07:59 PM

#75

Nighteyez

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Yes indeed sounds mean. When I get mine, it will be a daily driver, so I want to upgrade for better mpg. Was going to go with a package deal from Clifford, but was told by a fellow FTE'er to stay away from Clifford now as their quality has tanked, and they don't stand by what they sell. So I guess I will do the Holley/Offy/Hooker route. With a much milder cam than yours of course, so it will obviously not sound that mean.

Jim