" From: farna@xxxxxxx " " " 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. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought