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89 L-98 IROC fuel mileage?

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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 02:10 AM
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Car: 89 IROC-Z
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Transmission: TH700R4 - 2500 stall
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89 L-98 IROC fuel mileage?

Just a curious question... I just bought a really nice 89 IROC with the L-98 350 TPI. What kind of fuel mileage do you guys get with this motor around town and on the highway typically? I just sold my 01 SS Camaro with the LS1 and 6-speed, obviously the mileage won't be as good as the LS1 car but is it decent? The reason I ask is because I drive an hour to and from work and will be driving this car on pretty days. Also I will be installing a LT1 T-56 6-speed in place of the TH700R4 so that should bump it up a little. All bolt on mods will be done along with headers and magnaflow exhaust. I'm not really concerned about fuel mileage anyway, just curious as to what to expect.

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Mike
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Re: 89 L-98 IROC fuel mileage?

Ive got one with a mild cam and roller valve train...runs reall good but bad mileage. About 19mpg hwy and 13 city. I know it aint stock but there it is.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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Re: 89 L-98 IROC fuel mileage?

Originally Posted by 89bonezz
Ive got one with a mild cam and roller valve train...runs reall good but bad mileage. About 19mpg hwy and 13 city. I know it aint stock but there it is.
That ain't bad mileage.

I got low 20's highway and low teens around town in my L98/T56 car with bolt-ons and chip work.

I never get good mileage in cars because of driving habits, so I'm sure it was good for a couple more with a normal driver. :P
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 02:57 AM
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Re: 89 L-98 IROC fuel mileage?

the TPI l98 in stock form should get 16-18 around town and 24 or so highway. Depends on how you drive it of course.
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