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Old 10-26-2010, 12:15 AM   #11
Number21
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Re: 70 Shortbox Chevy 2wd considering a GM 3800?

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Originally Posted by cableguy0 View Post
Even a junkyard 350 will net you better performance and be a much easier install.
Bingo. Your truck isn't going to get north of 20mpg even if it's being towed. Engine displacement really doesn't have as much to do with gas mileage as people think it does...
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'73 K20 Cheyenne Super Camper Special 350/TH350/NP205 sittin' on 33's.

You can set my truck on fire and roll it down a hill,
and I still wouldn't trade it for a Coupe de Ville.

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