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Looking at buying a 1988 RC 4x4...GAS MILAGE?????????

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Old 03-20-2008, 09:55 PM
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I'm looking at buying a 1988 Dodge Ramcharger 318 V8 Throttle Body 3spd Auto, 33x12.50 tires, stock suspension from what I can tell. It has 135k on it and needs paint badly also needs a passenger fender. He is asking $1500.

So I am selling my Dakota with the hopes that I can buy the RC and have some extra cash laying around for improvements. But the biggest thing I'm worried about is the Gas Milage as I am 18 and driving around 14 miles a day to school and work and back.

My Dad had an 89 on 31x10.50 but cant remember for sure what he got mpg wise.


I was hoping if someone could tell me what they get with theirs, better yet if you have a similar setup as this one has. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!
 
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i have a 86 with a 2bbl 318 and i get around 13mpg average oh and mine is on 33's just make sure you do not leave your hubs locked in cause then the milage gets cut into half
 
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I'm gettting 16-18 mpg on my 79 with 35's highway and more like 13-15 around town. 33's give the optimal mileage, I'v run everything from 235's to 40's and 33's work best.
 



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