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Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg [message #172641 is a reply to message #172628] Fri, 08 June 2012 18:46 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
jaholland is currently offline  jaholland   United States
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~~> I Got 15.6 MPG In The GMC Mountain Driving ! <~~

1978 Eleganza II 26 footer Motorhome
With 403 Engine
307 Final Drive
225-75R-16E Tires
Aluminum Performer Intake
Filled Ctossover
Thorley Headers /
3 Inch Exaust System

~~> " 15.6 MPG " <~~



This Jaw Dropping Fuel Mileage Was Calculated, Verified
And Recorded On Interstate I-77 Southbound While Driving
From Virginia To North Carolina @ 55 MPH -

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according to my notes
We Filled Both Tanks At Fancy Gap Virginia
{ I-77 S - Exit 8 }
And
Re-Fueled Them At Mount Airy North Carolina
{ I-77 S - Exit 101 }

15.6 mpg Was The Best Fuel Mileage That I Ever Recorded ~

~ Joe ~

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BTW,

did I mention that 87 % of this drive
was coming down fancy gap mountain ?


/_]*[__][] *[__|] ~ * '73 TZE063V101887 "
" O----------OO--]* ~ '78 TZE168V100234 "
" " Joe & Lavelle " "
" 'sweet home alebamy'

[Updated on: Fri, 08 June 2012 18:52]

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