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Originally Posted by diesel_john
Part of the problem with the economy of the small block chev. was what it was usually installed in. Even so, A vette will break 30mpg easy enough. Put an aluminum sbc in car no wider or higher than it is and the mileage will improve. Put a TDI QRSTUVW in a Silverado Quad Cab and see what the mileage is.  |
My SGII claimed that I got 31 mpg towing a trailer that a standard silverado would fit in (but 6' celling)+ some furniture (500~1000 lbs) Pulled around 65 mph 125 miles each way.
As always no claims to accuracy of SGII.
SBC isn't a terrible engine, nor is it the holy grail claimed by many.
I'd bet it holds the record for most models installed in. Even if we just did European we could get a dozen or so.
I also bet it holds record for most gallons of gasoline consumed by any 1 engine design.