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34 years ago they managed to squeeze out a whopping 8 mpg's with the 402 BB at 300 horse. Thankfully technology has has advanced enough that I now commute at 11.50 mpg's with the same 300 hp in a new truck that cost me a mere $31,000 over 1971 prices. I can't wait to see how much money I have saved in fuel after another 34 years.
To anyone that may be offended by a By another brand. I want to say that I have more friends on this site, and prefer to hang with you guys. I am a Ford guy, and Chevy guy. This is the United States. I love what we as Americans have done and can do.