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Replaced the Holley 600 on my '86 D150 318 with a boneyard QuadraJet off a '93 cash for Clunkers victim. Instantly gained 2 MPG, I'm a little over 12 now. yippee.
Just checked it again, with corrections for a 10% speedometer/odometer error I got 13.8 Avg. Not great but not bad considering I beat on it quite a bit on the last tank. Started out last October gettin' 7-1/2.
1986 D150/727/2.94's with 235/75-15 BFG All Terrains on back
Bored .020" with flat tops
stock cam
Edelbrock SP2P
QuadraJet off a '93 W150 318 4 speed
Summit 1-5/8" full length headers with 3" pipes off the collectors into a 3" single exhaust.
I drive a 1991.5 D350 CTD with the Getrag 5-speed and average 16mpg around town and 19.5mpg on the highway keeping 70mph with about 6-8lbs of boost cruising. Of course my truck does have some performance mods so I'm happy with what I get!
I've recently straight piped it, and removed the emissions pump, and also bought a tonneau cover for it, I've calculated over 5 full tank fill ups, I'm now at 20mpg.
I've gained around 6mpgs from straight piping, removal of emissions pump, and tonneau cover. WELL WORTH IT.