Post by: 76Scottsdale on October 13, 2002, 11:48:00 pm
. The truck is a 1/2 ton, 4X4, Th-350 76 Scottsdale stepside shortbox. I want to buy a 350 that is already built, from a company that sells either new or rebuilt engines. What is the best fuel economy mpg wise I can expect to get? I'd like to have a little performance but don't want to be using 92 octane.
I'd like to get some reccomendations for online or mail order engine companies that have a good reputation for quality, and that don't fudge their warranty's.
Thanks
Post by: bored and stroked on October 15, 2002, 02:21:00 pm
Post by: 76Scottsdale on October 15, 2002, 03:32:00 pm
Post by: Layne on October 08, 2009, 02:35:59 am
Post by: Donut on October 08, 2009, 05:07:06 am
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on October 08, 2009, 12:04:39 pm
2) Tires make all the difference in the world? What size are you running? If it's just going to be your daily driver, i feel running 205/75r 15's or similar could do wonders for your mpg. Also, the brand makes a big difference; i would be looking at michelin x's. Whatever the silverado XFE is running.
3) i know there is virtually a war concerning this next topic, but i really feel 305's and smaller can achieve good fuel economy; Remember that these trucks were equipped with 262 v-6's and 250 staight sixes proving that 250 cid is enough to move the truck.
4) P.S. i got average 15.8 mpg in my 1/2 ton with the crate 350, but mine is 2WD. 17mpg was the highest achieved one week. There is now a 305 in it's place and we'll see if it makes a difference.
Post by: maddog on October 08, 2009, 02:16:37 pm
Post by: VileZambonie on October 08, 2009, 08:26:00 pm
Post by: Layne on October 08, 2009, 09:01:37 pm
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on October 20, 2009, 12:36:15 pm
BTW i didn't realize this forum has been around that long! Congratulations!
Post by: Captkaos on October 20, 2009, 01:13:50 pm
Post by: Donut on October 20, 2009, 04:23:08 pm
Stewart, your right, the subject matter is still relevant. However it quickly turned from crate engines to turbo 350 vs. 700r4 ;D
I originally clicked on wondering the same thing especially since there are as many companies as opinions.
Post by: VileZambonie on October 23, 2009, 05:14:53 pm
The subject matter is still relevant. Doesn't matter if 7 yrs old or 70 yrs old. i'm in need of this info myself as i'm not sure if i should rebuild myself or buy a reman.
BTW i didn't realize this forum has been around that long! Congratulations!
Well when someone is pointing out to you that you are replying to the original poster who hasn't been on board since 2002 and are asking him questions I guess it is relative... Wouldn't it make more sense to start a new thread?
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Post by: Stewart G Griffin on October 25, 2009, 05:01:58 pm
2) As far as starting a new thread, i didn't want to waste space. (?)
Post by: VileZambonie on October 25, 2009, 05:20:10 pm
Post by: Captkaos on October 25, 2009, 08:54:04 pm