Why on earth would I want to pull my inline in favor of a V engine? The 261
in the '50 has more power than I need and gets ~20 mpg with dual carbs.
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100
http://students.washington.edu/jonesal/truck.html
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike " <passnb4u@earthlink.net>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>; <ldfinley@juno.com>
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 12:24 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Fuel Injected V-6
> Well, personally I don't think you'll see that kind of milage with a V6 in
> one of these trucks.
>
> Take a look at the MPG figures for the new full size V6 (injected, etc)
> and expect a bit less than they get.
>
> I think a correctly geared and OD'ed 350 with fuel injection could get in
> the low 20's for MPG.
>
> Just my .02:)
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: <ldfinley@juno.com>
> > To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Date: 11/30/01 11:32:29 AM
> > Subject: [oletrucks] Fuel Injected V-6
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Has anybody out there experimented by pulling out their old 216 or 225
> > and putting in a small to midsize V-6 with fuel injection attached to an
> > automatic overdrive tranny. I'd like to upgrade, but I am thinking
ahead
> > of the next time gas goes over $2.00+/gal.
> >
> > I'm thinking of a 3.0 Liter F**d or a similar GM product replacement. I
> > know a lot of us like the venerable 350, but my experience with them is
> > that they are somewhat thirsty, except when parked. I think it would be
> > grand to get 25 to 30 mpg as we cruise along, lookin good.
> >
> > Any suggestions or admonitions?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Larry
> > 1951 3100
> > OKC, OK
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