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Fred T · 11-26-2004, 11:15 AM

If you're going with a six, get the 250. It will do as good economy-wise as the 230, and have more power. Also, avoid the integral head, it is horribly inefficent. The last 250 I owned was in an 80 van, had a progressive 2 bbl carb, 3 speed and 3.73 gears. Got about 18 mpg. With a 700R4 tranny and 3.73 or 3.90 gears you should be able to do better.

11-26-2004, 11:15 AM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	If you're going with a six, get the 250. It will do as good economy-wise as the 230, and have more power. Also, avoid the integral head, it is horribly inefficent. The last 250 I owned was in an 80 van, had a progressive 2 bbl carb, 3 speed and 3.73 gears. Got about 18 mpg. With a 700R4 tranny and 3.73 or 3.90 gears you should be able to do better. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.