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Old 04-23-2014, 11:54 AM   #6
buggy5872
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Re: Big block pros/cons?

I went from a small block to a big block in Big Bertha. I got 9 mpg with the small block towing 11k lbs trailer. I get 9 mpg towing with the big block going 15mpg faster up the hills. I did lose 2 mpg empty but 90% of the time I am towing. I would go with the big block
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