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Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg [message #172489 is a reply to message #172476]

Thu, 07 June 2012 18:56

USAussie

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Location: Sydney, Australia

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Gene / Larry,

I am reasonably confident that Dave Lenzi has advised that he gets more than
10 mpg with his 8.1 Vortec; I think it's 12. I couldn't believe it when he
let me drive it. I can tell you that it GOES! That's because the 8.1
produces 410 ft lb of torque at 1200 rpm.

Correct me if I'm wrong but when I visited with you and Manny on the way
back to Sydney didn't Manny say he got 17 mpg or was it 14? It was some
"teen" I do know that.

Manny also mentioned that he was "playing" with the turbo boost as he was
not happy with the power level - yet. His goal was to extract as much
horsepower without stressing the engine.

Marc Hogenboom noted in his presentation at the Shawnee GMCMI Convention
that he got 14-15 mpg out of his diesel with a mechanical fuel injection
system.

The down side is that you have to have SERIOUS mechanical skills to install
any one of these engines.

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Davick

Has Manny ever shared the mileage he gets with his 4 cylinder diesel?

Larry

----- Original Message -----
From: "gene Fisher"
>
> Engine Upgrade
> What if I spend $20,000 for a 454 or 8.1 modern engine replacement
> with factory mpi, and computer. I said you will get 8 to 10 MPG
> depending upon if you tow a Toad or not.
>
> Diesel
> What if I invest $15,000 in a diesel conversion to burn diesel that
> cost 10% more than premium gas? I said you will get 8 to 10 MPG
> depending upon if you tow a Toad or not.
>
gene

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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		[GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Mr ERFisher on Thu, 07 June 2012 16:38
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Harry on Thu, 07 June 2012 16:43
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: kelvin on Thu, 07 June 2012 16:50
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: george beck on Thu, 07 June 2012 17:31
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: ljdavick on Thu, 07 June 2012 17:36
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: jhbridges on Thu, 07 June 2012 18:39
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Harry on Thu, 07 June 2012 18:45
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: George Beckman on Thu, 07 June 2012 19:09
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: RF_Burns on Thu, 07 June 2012 17:05
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: kelvin on Thu, 07 June 2012 17:08
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: ljdavick on Thu, 07 June 2012 17:41
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: USAussie on Thu, 07 June 2012 18:56
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: stick miller on Thu, 07 June 2012 19:12
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: mannystrans on Thu, 07 June 2012 23:19
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: hnielsen2 on Thu, 07 June 2012 19:46
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Harry on Thu, 07 June 2012 23:08
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Chr$ on Fri, 08 June 2012 00:58
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: larry.whisler on Fri, 08 June 2012 08:28
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Steven Ferguson on Fri, 08 June 2012 07:15
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Byron Songer on Fri, 08 June 2012 08:09
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: kelvin on Fri, 08 June 2012 10:53
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		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Jim Galbavy on Fri, 08 June 2012 17:09
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: kelvin on Fri, 08 June 2012 17:19
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: jaholland on Fri, 08 June 2012 18:46
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Ray Erspamer on Fri, 08 June 2012 21:04
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: USAussie on Fri, 08 June 2012 20:03
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: mike miller on Sat, 09 June 2012 10:57
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		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: USAussie on Sat, 09 June 2012 19:39
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: mike miller on Sat, 09 June 2012 20:01
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: USAussie on Sat, 09 June 2012 20:49
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: mike miller on Sun, 10 June 2012 00:31
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: USAussie on Sun, 10 June 2012 01:52
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Kudzu on Fri, 08 June 2012 21:26
		Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg By: Ray Erspamer on Fri, 08 June 2012 21:29
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