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Old 02-22-2008, 09:16 PM   #13 (permalink)
Big Dave
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The Red Baron - '00 Ford F-350 XLT
90 day: 27.99 mpg (US)

Impala Phase Zero - '96 Chevrolet Impala SS
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Here's a thought:
Get a late-model C4 or early model C5 'Vette with a stick and instead of the 6.2 or 6.5, find a Benz engine out of a Sprinter van. 150 HP. 280 ft-lb @ 1200-2400 RPM. Much lighter and the RPM is OK for running chevy accessories.

I bet 60 MPG would be achievable. Would that ever give the TDI guys heartburn.
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