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Debonair · 11-17-2011, 02:11 PM

Well I managed to get a little over 22 MPG *City only* when it was rated at 17, then after the EPA revisions now rated at 15 City.

No mods, just driving. This may not seem like a lot to you, but coming from driving my Camaro (spirited at times) to this, its a large gain (especially going from buying premium to regular)

This actually changes up my engine swap plans. I'm still going to swap in a T56 (6 Speed) but now, i'm content with the V6.

so this means

I'll go ahead with the 4.8 V8 LSx - more power, sounds good, similar mileage
OR

I'll swap out for the marine intake- keep the truck true (or close) to its roots so i can turbo it.

I've basically done away with the idea of swapping in a 4 cylinder now.

11-17-2011, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Debonair EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 53 Camaro - '00 Chevrolet Camaro SS 90 day: 16.18 mpg (US) S10 - '95 Chevrolet S10 LS 90 day: 15.84 mpg (US) Formula - '99 Pontiac Firebird Formula 90 day: 21.14 mpg (US) Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Met My goal in the Truck! Well I managed to get a little over 22 MPG City only when it was rated at 17, then after the EPA revisions now rated at 15 City. No mods, just driving. This may not seem like a lot to you, but coming from driving my Camaro (spirited at times) to this, its a large gain (especially going from buying premium to regular) This actually changes up my engine swap plans. I'm still going to swap in a T56 (6 Speed) but now, i'm content with the V6. so this means I'll go ahead with the 4.8 V8 LSx - more power, sounds good, similar mileage OR I'll swap out for the marine intake- keep the truck true (or close) to its roots so i can turbo it. I've basically done away with the idea of swapping in a 4 cylinder now. __________________ [url=http://ecomodder.com/forum/em-fuel-log.php?vehicleid=5445] Last edited by Debonair; 11-17-2011 at 03:30 PM..