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Im looking to get a one tonner and im wondering what would cost less to run a v8 on gas or dual fuel or a 202 on just petrol?
and what would be better all round?
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Depends upon what you intend to do with it.
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not drag race or any thing like that.
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Probably a smaller red 6 like a 173 would be the most economical.
If you are handy with tools a VN-VP V6 or V8 conversion would also be economical.
A 308 on dual fuel ain't that economical. If it's setup for straight gas you'd get much better economy.
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A 253 is said to be more economical than a 202, dont know how.
Fuel economy depends on the right foot pressure on the go pedal.
Having the engine tuned up and a clean air filter can help as well.
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James is 100% correct. All things equal (correct tune, driving style etc) it comes down to what you want to do with it. A 1-tonner with a standard 202 with HEI ignition and a 5speed driving a 3.36 diff will be pretty good on fuel. A 253 will be OK too. Ab |
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Is there anything included in the v6 conversion kits that you can't make yourself with a welder and technical knowledge? I was thinking of puttin a V6 in a gemini.
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A lot of the ones they supply. |
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and what do they supply?, i don't want to pay $1300 for something i can make myself.
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