flathead 53
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Looking at a 67 fairlane with a 390 engine, 355 rear and 4 speed ,holley 600 carb just wondering how bad on gas will this engine be driving normal.
1967 ford fairlane
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Dobie Gillis
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Depends on what "normal driving" means to you. FEs were never known for great gas mileage but they sure are fun. You could stick a 5 speed in it and squeeze a little bit more out of it.
Ford Freak
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It shouldn't be too bad w/355's , if you drive it "normal" most of the time .
I would think in the area of 10 - 12 mpg . Rear tire diameter will also be a factor .
I have a '65 Falcon Sprint w/289 4v that is a 4 spd . , and it's a ball to drive -
I would think that Fairlane would be too !
I would think in the area of 10 - 12 mpg . Rear tire diameter will also be a factor .
I have a '65 Falcon Sprint w/289 4v that is a 4 spd . , and it's a ball to drive -
I would think that Fairlane would be too !
