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Originally Posted by spdfrk
You would have done much better to put a v8 in and use the torque you need especially if you tow. The L05 350 is very efficient on the low end and even better on the highway with the lean highway ecm hack. I've gotten over 30 us mpg @ 60 mph with my 1/2 ton Silverado.
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I can't run the L05 350 on canola oil like I can these old mechanical diesels.
seriously though, thats impressive mileage. The 89 4.3 I pulled out of this van barely broke 20mpg regularly. Much more likely to get 18mpg or less. 2 more cylinders and 10mpg better is excellent results