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Old 09-26-2012, 09:18 AM   #57
OJ1988
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Re: Increased MPG for carbs?

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Originally Posted by clinebarger View Post
The OP was talking about an $8K 383....

I look at it this way....Have more power, Better drivability, OBD II dianostics & I havnt done anything to it other than maintenance (oil changes, trans service) in 8 years....Its an overall improvement, Fuel milage was just a bonus.

My 350 was getting worn out, With dual smog pumps it was a nightmare to work on & I still had to smog test at the time.

The old Burb doesnt owe me anything, I dont see how in the world me doing an engine swap is in the same league as buying an expensive hybrid $hit box??
I didn't mean to offend you.

What I was getting at, was when someone has a good running combo and asks for better mpg advice, and people say "Swap an LSX". That seems silly to me.

I understand if you are starting from scratch the LS is a killer engine and a great swap. But to tell someone to spend thousands to swap one to improve their milage is silly.
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