Re: New Christy Rambler (Ebay)

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: farna@xxxxxxx
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" 
" It would be difficult to get 32 mpg from a Classic with OD, would have
" to be ideal conditions! The best I've ever recorded was 27 mpg, and
" that was under pretty much ideal conditions. I must confess that's with
" a 4.0L (stock, not stroked) and three speed w/BW OD (T-96, 3.31 axle).
" I don't think a carbed 232 could do any better under any conditions --
" the low speed (cruising about 55-60) and mostly down hill (south from
" north Atlanta to Warner Robins, GA) trip made the difference. The EFI
" 242 (4.0L) has to be more efficient than a carbed 232. 
" 
" On November 1, 2005 andrew hay wrote:
" 
" > 32mpg might be possible with o/d, at say 50mph.
" > ________________________________________________________________________

this is one area where a v8 might be a win.  a 287 would have more
even mixture distribution than a 232 and could pull a taller gear even
with o/d.

when my folks got their '66 bel air wagon, it was just about
completely stripped - 230 six, 3sp etc.  i argued for the stiffest h/d
suspension which they didn't go for, but after we got it they admitted
i was right...

i also argued for a 283 instead of the 230 because it got better
mileage, 23 vs. 20 mpg.  i was astonished to say the least when i
first read that in the reviews, but on reflection it does make sense.
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