Opinions please, what mpg for 370's or 408's?
May 4, 2008 | 03:02 PM
#31
Just a shot in the dark here but I would imagine a 408 would get better mpg?? My thinking is if you drive it conservatively when not racing then low end Torque of a stroker 408 would do wonders for the stop and go grind of DD'ing? I'm probably missing something to this equation though.
JFYI...I get 14-15 mpg with my T370 so I'm not complaining. Hopefully Thunder will chime in with what he was getting with his T408.
JFYI...I get 14-15 mpg with my T370 so I'm not complaining. Hopefully Thunder will chime in with what he was getting with his T408.
I guess that's 1 advantage the NNBS have over mine. Good potential tranny swap material.
May 5, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Yes, I believe they are 70's, however I decided to go a different route. This afternoon I ordered a 9.5 cr 370 short block. Thanks to you guys and all the great info from this and some of your other threads lately, I spec'd wiseco, hellfire rings, and callies compstar. I also ordered some Patriot Stg 111's with 2.08/1.60's, couldn't really afford anything else right now. That should get that puppy movin! Thanks again for all of your replies. I really appreciate all of you guys help.
May 6, 2008 | 05:23 PM
#39
Aren't LA freeways like drivin in the city, bumper - bumper, a constant PITA? That's decent mileage w/ a 5.3, must be them 3.23s.
May 6, 2008 | 05:26 PM
#40
Yes, I believe they are 70's, however I decided to go a different route. This afternoon I ordered a 9.5 cr 370 short block. Thanks to you guys and all the great info from this and some of your other threads lately, I spec'd wiseco, hellfire rings, and callies compstar. I also ordered some Patriot Stg 111's with 2.08/1.60's, couldn't really afford anything else right now. That should get that puppy movin! Thanks again for all of your replies. I really appreciate all of you guys help.
