-=> Quoting Roy Witt to Chris Biltcliffe <=-
CB> Well, my brother's got one in a 1 ton van, and he's also got the
CB> specs for the engine. I think they're straight from Ford, but I'm
CB> not positive. Supposed to be around 1200 lbs. I'm just quoting what
CB> I've been told by informed sources. Not exactly light, ya know? Why
RW> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^:)
Good point!
CB> do you think they guzzle so much gas??! ;)
RW> I'd be inclined to believe that if it included the transmission and
RW> all accessories, including oil and water...
I dunno. Maybe that's what it meant. Or maybe it was just BS!
CB> Well, the heavier the car, the more gas it uses.
RW> Think so?
RW> I figure your brothers 1 ton van weighs 5800+lbs vs my 72 Chev pu
RW> which weighs 4800lbs, empty. My 350 pulls 13.7lbs/cubic inch. Your
RW> 460 pulls 12.6lbs/cubic inch. Which one gets better milage?
Haven't got a clue. What do you get out of yours? He got about 17 mpg on
the highway, but then, we're talking about a Ford here. :)
Chris
... Who needs a gun? I hunt deer with my car! Two and counting...
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