<VV> Gas mileage question

[hihal6 at gmail.com]

Randy,

In the 60's I owned a '61 84/pg/3:27 and later a '63 102/pg/3:55. Both were
bought new and I put about 50K on each one. The 84 got better gas mileage
and, surprisingly, was a better performer in around town type driving. The
102 got its higher HP rating from a hotter cam and the extra power didn't
kick in until higher rev range. On a trip to Florida and back (about 3600
mi), we got 27 mpg on the highway. For gas mileage, I would choose the
84/pg/3:27 combo. (There are a few 3:08 gearsets available used---I don't
know how that would work out) You can also change the effective ratio some
by using larger diameter rear tires.

Wade Halsey


On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 10:03 PM, <judynrandy at comcast.net> wrote:

>
>
> Of the following possible engine/transaxle combinations, which one would
> provide the best gas mileage for hilly rural south central PA?
>
> The engines are stock, except where noted, and will be using duals.
>
> 102/pg/3:27 diff,
>
> 102/pg (with a '63 Spyder cam) 3:27 diff,
>
> 102/pg/3:55 diff,
>
> 102/pg (w/'63Spyder cam)3:55 diff,
>
> 84/pg/3:27 diff,
>
> 84/pg/3:55 diff.
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks for your thoughts and input.
>
> Randy(Cap'n)Hook
>
> '63 ragtop 84/pg
>
> '65 monza 4dr 110/pg
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