So what kind of mpg are you guys getting out of your 408

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Feb 6, 2005 | 07:45 PM

j4nash

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So what kind of mpg are you guys getting out of your 408

So what kind of mpg are you guys getting out of your 408. I am trying to decide if upgrading my motor would be a better option then a radix, or STS Turbo. I want my setup to be reliable because this is my daily driver. but I would like to get my truck into the 12’s

Feb 6, 2005 | 07:51 PM

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No 408 here, but I do have 390 rwhp and get 18-19mpg with my Radix.

Feb 10, 2005 | 03:59 PM

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anyone?

Feb 10, 2005 | 11:00 PM

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No 408 here, but I do have 390 rwhp and get 18-19mpg with my Radix.

Feb 10, 2005 | 11:36 PM

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No 408 here, but I do have 390 rwhp and get 18-19mpg with my Radix.

Damnit Brian, you and your shameless plugs!!

Feb 11, 2005 | 12:08 AM

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No one answered his question....so I responded with my own experiance.

Feb 11, 2005 | 12:27 AM

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Really and truly, if your hp goals are pretty reasonable your best bet is to go forced induction... it costs about what a good long block would cost, but it will still idle and drive like stock... until you mash on it.

Just my $.02...