V8 fuel economy

[greasess]

I have a goal of building an engine for my 2001 camaro that will allow me to get 50 MPG. I know most people don't think of a V8 when talking about fuel economy but I think this goal is achievable. When the car was stock other than about 200 lbs worth of weight reduction I was getting 33 miles per gallon on the highway without any special techniques. If anyone is interested I'll post about how I plan on getting 50 MPG without aero mods.

[Frank Lee]

Let's hear it.

[dirtydave]

Full boattail and EOC P&G?

[The_Jed]

I'm intersted to hear your plans.

[Cobb]

High compression and high final drive? e85 with lean burn?

[mcrews]

It was rated at 26 mpg hwy so driving easy at 60 would get you close to 33. But not 50.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

At least this platform is lighter than the current Camaro, so it makes your goal easier. Regarding engine, I'd keep an eye for a Vortec 4800 or a 5300.

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