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Mar 7, 2020 | 11:22 AM

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Theboneskes

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I am glad all went well, and you got better mileage than you thought you were gonna get! How did it tow?

I agree with the other post, your not gonna gain anything but alot lower power with the straight 6. I'd stay with the 351.

Mar 7, 2020 | 01:48 PM

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Z Martin

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"We also do not know was RPM the motor is turning at what speed?" 65 mph = 2200 rpms in 5th. don't know what the rear gears are, but a rpm calculator online coincides with what is on the door plate code 3.70.
"How did it tow?" It did well almost like there wasn't anything behind me the plus was with the extra weight in back it went down the road a bit straighter.
I might stick with the 351 after all he did a lot better than I ever thought he would.
Thanks for all the replies.

Mar 9, 2020 | 09:41 AM

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tbear853

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Originally Posted by Z Martin

I think my tank is 18 gallons, I have my fuel stops set around 75 to 100 miles with the extra 10 gallons I think I will be fine. But this summer I plan on replacing the 351 Cleveland with a 300 I6 and rigging up a dual tank system. Again thanks for the feedback, I take off on Sunday.

You'll do better than fine. I'd leave the 351C in it, buddy had two tone blue '66 SB, neatest little truck.

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Originally Posted by TJReams

In 1966 the speed limits were 70 mph on most highways. We didn't get 55 mph till mid 70's.
TJ

January 01, 1974 but a 300 I6 with a load was / is not a great highway hauler … not even in 1966.

Oooops, I see it is done. I replied without reading whole thread.

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Originally Posted by Z Martin

I see it is done. I knew it would be fine. That 300 would have been working, using the gas too.