Any young guns still around?
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We had a good run on this forum a few years back with a good group, then, sadly, it faded away.
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From: O-O-O-Oreilly's
I am 17, and I have a 96 bronco with a 302 and a 5 speed and a 73 highboy with a 360 and a 4 speed. By the way, I really enjoyed seeing your posts in the bump side forum of you giving your bump a good workout, gotta keep these old rigs going!
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Well good! Glad you enjoyed them. 17 eh? Your already farther ahead than I was. I got my truck at 18 and it's still my only vehicle. (21 now) but I'm thinking about picking up a 67 mustang to have something a little better on gas.
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Thanks! Nowadays, I think I drive the highboy more than the Bronco. The bronco is a ton better on gas, but it is so nice and clean, that I would rather preserve it. Besides, I haul stuff pretty frequently, so it makes sense to have a truck.
How does your bump do with the AOD, and what kind of mileage do you get?
How does your bump do with the AOD, and what kind of mileage do you get?
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I average 13mpg combined. (But I can't get through a tank without having it on the floor a few times) I think If I had a good highway run and could cruise 55-60 I might be able to get about 15mpg.
Best I ever did was 17mpg. But that was back when I had a stock engine with a 2 barrel and the C4 trans. The overall performance has improved greatly with the upgrades, but I sacrificed some economy for drive-ability and power.
You've probably seen in my other threads/posts how it is.
Best I ever did was 17mpg. But that was back when I had a stock engine with a 2 barrel and the C4 trans. The overall performance has improved greatly with the upgrades, but I sacrificed some economy for drive-ability and power.
You've probably seen in my other threads/posts how it is.
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That's not bad at all! I don't think I could make it out of the state in any direction with my highboy on one tank. I have squeezed close to 13 out of it, though I average 10-11. I drive like a real granny though. I doubt that truck has ever seen 4,000 rpm with me behind the wheel. The Bronco is all stock with a 302 and a 5 speed, and is in cherry shape so I can get close to 20 if I work at it.