Re: [Amc-list] 304 2V fuel mileage

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: "Jeff Reeves" <jeffr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
" 
"   
"  
"  
"  My 72 Javelin is still sporting its original 304 with a remanufactured
" []
" I also have one of the rare Sanden AC compressor brackets for the AMC V8
" so that I can mount a light and efficient Sanden AC compressor in lieu
" of the bulky York the car originally carried to save a bit more weight. 

imho the weight difference will be scarcely noticeable.  otoh the
power drain difference is tremendous, something like 5hp vs. 15.

" How about those Javelin owners who have six-cylinder engines? What sort
" of mileage would a 232 or 258 equipped Javelin get?


the 1bbl six might actually be worse than the v8.  i remember when my
folks got their '66 bel air wagon i tried to talk them into a 283 v8
because it was good for 23 mpg, but they cheaped out and got the 230
which could only get 20.

more recently, 4-cyl cherokees get scarcely different mileage than
sixes, and i've heard that v6 grands get 3mpg less than 4.7 v8s.
________________________________________________________________________
Andrew Hay                                  the genius nature
internet rambler                            is to see what all have seen
adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx                       and think what none thought
_______________________________________________
Amc-list mailing list
Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list