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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 01:45 AM
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z Camaro
Engine: 305 V8 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 Automatic
Better gas mileage?

Any tips to get better gas mileage in my '87 IROC-Z with a 305 TPI? I'm getting about 15.3 mpg right now with a mix of hwy and in-town driving. It would be perfect if I could get about 20.
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 01:54 AM
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From: Aloha, Oregon
Car: 1991 Christine Z28
Engine: RV Cam and Intake 350 SBC
Transmission: 5speed
Axle/Gears: 3.08 ls Posi
Re: Better gas mileage?

Dyno Don headers, gutted air boxes, clean filters, tune-up(if needed), adjust your valves(if needed).
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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Car: 91 firebird Formula 350
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: N/A, working on a t5 swap
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi
Re: Better gas mileage?

Replace o2 sensor if faulty, tune up, and try premium gas. That actually did the most for me. Im getting an extra 50 mi to the tank since i started using it 2 months ago. But with the higher price, it probably comes out about the same as paying for regular
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Car: 87 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: Better gas mileage?

i got 28 with 305 tpi 5 speed (now a 6) and 2:73 rear axle gears now i get 18 with the 6 speed DX
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Re: Better gas mileage?

3 wire aka heated 02, a MUST!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171011738304...84.m1423.l2649
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Re: Better gas mileage?

always check your tire pressure as well. that'll really help if they are low. also how you drive obviously.
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