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I've got a 345hp engine too and I get 27.5 MPG highway.
I'm getting 21 MPG in my daily commuting too, this LS1 is much more efficient than my LT1.
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I'm getting 21 MPG in my daily commuting too, this LS1 is much more efficient than my LT1.
Probably 18-20 MPG. It will have VVT so I would imagine that will help the MPG. Nothing like what Patmans getting with that Vette. Just goes to show you what torque and aerodynamics will do for MPG. Trucks are like pushing square blocks through wind tunnels, not very efficient.quote:
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I am now getting 21 mpg avg highway mileage. Not bad for a 345hp engine! It's improved significantly the last 500 miles or so. This is at 65mph though.I was getting 15mpg on the highway. I did have all synthetics put in but mostly likely the improvements are from break-in, as it states in the manual.
Amkeer, do you know anything about the 4.0L Toyota V6? Should be solid being a Toyota. Curious to see what type of gas mileage it gets in the Tacoma.
The Vette gets amazing gas mileage for a sports car. It's aerodynamic and very light. My truck is 5,100 lbs. I'm only supposed to get 18mpg on the highway but avg 21 mpg last night on a 20 mile round trip.
Amkeer, how about durability of the new 4.0L? Is it too soon to now how durable this engine will be? I know someone interested in the new 4Runner which uses this engine as does the new Tacoma. Thanks.
Amkeer, how about durability of the new 4.0L? Is it too soon to now how durable this engine will be? I know someone interested in the new 4Runner which uses this engine as does the new Tacoma. Thanks.
Buster,
Very good motors! I would buy the new 4-Runner if it was me. I was on the verge of buying one then I realized that it was another payment. I quickly changed my mind since my 4-Runner is paid off. The 4-Runners are made in Japan.
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/tacoma.html
http://www.toyota.com/4runner/
[ October 10, 2004, 11:44 AM: Message edited by: Amkeer ]
Very good motors! I would buy the new 4-Runner if it was me. I was on the verge of buying one then I realized that it was another payment. I quickly changed my mind since my 4-Runner is paid off. The 4-Runners are made in Japan.
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/tacoma.html
http://www.toyota.com/4runner/
[ October 10, 2004, 11:44 AM: Message edited by: Amkeer ]
Very impressed with the MPG #'s Buster. My wife has a 99 Lincoln Navigator. She loves it. Should be comparable, but 15 mpg. I don't think there should be a big difference in aerodynamics.
I think there is more to aerodynamics than meets the eye, though. I bet there is an improvement there also, subtle though it may be.
This is exceptional mpg for a truck of this type.
I think there is more to aerodynamics than meets the eye, though. I bet there is an improvement there also, subtle though it may be.
This is exceptional mpg for a truck of this type.
I know, I was shocked myself. Remember I am talking about highway miles though and driving 65-70mph. The first 500-1000 miles I couldn't get it to go above 15mpg. It does state in the manaul, and this goes for all cars probably, that gas mileage will improve the first 6,000 miles. Maybe Amsoil S2k helping,
narrow cylinder bore spacing was the mistake, along with very thin bearing saddles. I don't think the term "world class" has ever been used to describe the modular (nor should it have). it was a compromise from the beginning (a poor one at that). they can't make power N/A and ford has finally admitted as much by starting to design a totally new engine called "hurricane", look for it to be pushrod.
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=45;t=000057
Some ok photos taken from a cell phone camera of my truck.
Some ok photos taken from a cell phone camera of my truck.
My cousin's got an 01 Z06 (385hp) and he's seen up to 30.x mpg (average for a drive), with the cruise set on 65mph. Tell me that's not amazing!quote:
Originally posted by Patman:
I've got a 345hp engine too and I get 27.5 MPG highway.
I agree, driving a Z06 with the cruise set on 65 mph is amazing.
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