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Sgt Hollywood · 12-06-2009, 06:48 PM

My Gas mileage is pretty decent considering all things, like how I drive... I get low to mid teens, out and about but here's a kicker. A few trips, for example this summer, while carrying at least 1k lbs from NYC to Belfast, ME I almost got 19mpg. I was so surprised that I was doing the math several times both ways.

The biggest thing I appreciate with the 700/3.08 combo is that the first 2 gears will give me a pretty solid launch, but once up and running at cruising speed the engine's taking it nice and easy. I've never had any under power issues, even with a heavy load.

There's a shift kit in there too.

12-06-2009, 06:48 PM	#2260
Sgt Hollywood Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 26	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds My Gas mileage is pretty decent considering all things, like how I drive... I get low to mid teens, out and about but here's a kicker. A few trips, for example this summer, while carrying at least 1k lbs from NYC to Belfast, ME I almost got 19mpg. I was so surprised that I was doing the math several times both ways. The biggest thing I appreciate with the 700/3.08 combo is that the first 2 gears will give me a pretty solid launch, but once up and running at cruising speed the engine's taking it nice and easy. I've never had any under power issues, even with a heavy load. There's a shift kit in there too. Last edited by Sgt Hollywood; 12-06-2009 at 06:50 PM.