Not specifically Imperially related but on the thread about 440
mileage. Back in 89 drove a 69 Charger with a brand new rebuilt 440 to the
Nats from VA, drage raced it a couple of times, drove to and from the motel on
Brice and then home. 19 MPG. Didn't have highway gears but 2.94s or
3.23s I think. Coverversely a buddy who drove a 318 Challenger I also
owned got but 18 with no racing. 440s can get good mileage.
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Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 10:07
PM
Subject: IML: Re:Imperial Mileage
D^2,
OK, so I rounded up from 16.5. I have checked it on several
occassions and yes I have checked the speed/mileage with a newer car following
me. This has been one of the best 440s I have owned. Its not a
high mileage car so maybe that has something to do with it. I did
replace the original Holley with a Carter. I once owned a 76 New Yorker
which also got me in the 17 mpg range on the highway. A friend has a 77
T&C wagon which has been converted from lean burn to a Mopar performance
ignition and that big girl gets 16 mpg. Worst 440 I had for mileage was
my 75 Imperial. That thing got 10 mpg no matter if it was in the city or
on the highway.
Happy motoring.
Dale
68 Crown Coupe
60 New Yorkers
78 LeBaron T&C
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