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I;m enjoying my Lt1, except the gas mileage.

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Old 08-19-2002, 11:01 PM
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I;m enjoying my Lt1, except the gas mileage.

I knew the V8 would use more gas, but I really miss my V6 gas mileage. Don't listen to those fools who say a powerful 8 will get 2 mpg less than a V6. Maybe all highway WITHOUT hammering the gas, but otherwise when/if you get an 8 expect to pay out some gas money.
Old 08-19-2002, 11:12 PM
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I doubt that I put $5 in my gas tank every 2-3 days... only 14-20mi a day.. damn gas mileage.. my dad gets 20 city 28 highway in his car... but it isn't sporty...
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Agreed, I get **** gas mileage also..

New injectors should help that out though... here I come Rich Jensen!
Old 08-20-2002, 11:15 AM
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What has been done to the LT1? What transmission, and rear gears? My 6 speed 97 SS got 24mpg on the highway with 4.11 gears and a near.600 lift cam.
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yeah really what mods are done to the LT1, cause if setup right they get damn good mileage
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It's bone stock. On the highway it gets good mileage, but through the city it takes a dip. Also, when you hammer it here and there the gas mileage goes to hell. With my V6 I could get 300+ miles per tank while hammering it. I guess my reason for posting is to tell everyone to enjoy the economy of their V6's.
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Its just the nature of the game w/ v8's.. i love ls1's tho since they get awesome MPG in city or highway...
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