<VV> Vermont gas mileage report

[kovacsmj]

 This last weekend we took the '66 140 pg on the 4 day Vermont tour. The
engine is brand  new ( CR 9.0 :1,  .020 over, static balanced, all new
parts in the heads by Ray Sedman, new forged pistons octane cut etc.) We
ran the car on approximately 91 octane (mixing 93 and 89). It ran well,
with very good mid and high range acceleration with no knocking, timing
at 8 degrees with full vacuum advance. (only using the primary carbs for
now)

 

 The engine now has about 1,000 miles on it with 600 on the Vermont
trip. The car averaged 23.0 MPG with absolutely NO attempt to maximize
the gas mileage.  I'm sure the MPG will increase when the engine I
further broken in and I can cruise where it is level without having to
keep up with the car in front.

 

 

 

 

 

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MIKE KOVACS