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Old 09-18-2015, 04:00 PM   #8
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Re: 250 I6 Stock Manifold help

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Originally Posted by jimelfarm View Post
I would like to use an inline 6 in my '67 (everyone has v-8's) but was told they get poor gas mileage and cost more to rebuild. Any thoughts?
They get about the same mileage as the V8's maybe better on the 250. 292 is a work truck engine. It's designed for big torque and power, not economy.
Yes, L6 HiPo parts are more expensive, but a well-built L6 lasts longer than a V8, so it all averages out.
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Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.
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