I have a suburban with a 7.4L V8 and I was told I would be lucky to get double digit fuel economy.
With only engine mods and engine off coasting I was able to increase fuel economy from 6.6mpg in town to 12mpg and highway driving was as high as 16MPG.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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