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Old 08-19-2009, 11:09 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I just wanna hand the key's to my 85' small-block g-body to my grandson in about
20 yr's. (getting about 400hp 50mpg, i can dream can't i)
There are a few people out there that have built cars that have delivered around 500HP and get 45mpg. But they are from a much smaller engine (1.6L 98 CI).

They utilize a lighter car and dual cam profiles,turbo technology,aftermarket efi systems.etc.

IMO The fuel is pretty much all being burnt. The problem is not much of energy is getting to the wheels to move the vehicle. A lot of it is being wasted in heat form and wasted.
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