Cams & Gas Mileage?
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Cams & Gas Mileage? This is probably a topic that has been beat to death but I am wondering how much a mild to moderate cam effects your gas mileage?
I am thinking a TR224 or something around 228/228 with the smallest stall that will accomadate them. What kind of reduction in gas mileage would I see ?
Once again, Im sure its been beat to death , sorry
I am thinking a TR224 or something around 228/228 with the smallest stall that will accomadate them. What kind of reduction in gas mileage would I see ?
Once again, Im sure its been beat to death , sorry
Originally Posted by xaon
now my 408 w/248/254 cam gets 16-17 city, 25+ highway with 3.73 gears (still a 6-speed)
I have a 402 that is getting about 15-16 around town, just haven't had enough highway time to tell yet.
248/254 629/622 113
Nice!!
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Even my small Comp Cam 216/220 hit my mileage on the average of 2-3mpg city and Hwy. I now get 23-25 hwy.
Last edited by highgear; Jun 19, 2006 at 11:15 PM. Reason: spelling
its all in the tuning with these cars. i know guys who have the tr224 cam who get the same fuel economy as they did stock with a good tune. as u may or may not know, cars usually come from the factory runnin a lil rich.
Last edited by Raise; Jun 19, 2006 at 11:53 PM.
Originally Posted by brad8266
**** u guys. Stock cam and I get like 25-27 on the highyway and an overall average of 20MPG. I think I have a slightly heavy foot though.
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so a good tune and a mild cam and I should see in the neighborhood of a 2-3 mpg drop? Whats the biggest cam that holds true for? Under 230 I would ASSume? Also does this take into account a higher stall torque converter or not ?
