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Originally posted by terry251
Don, 42 mpg from an LT-1 with auto ain't possible...unless he coasted downhill all the way from Minnesota to Georgia. 30 mpg I would buy for highway mileage.
Terry
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Terry, hi. I had a '93 Corvette with LT-1/6 speed combo. In sixth gear at 70-75 mph, the motor would be turning 1800 rpm and the instant trip computer would often read mid 30's for miles per gallon. Of course, that was in a car that weighed around 3600-3700 lbs wet. Knock off a 1,000 pounds with a Cobra and I could see where that is "almost" possible with a highly efficient LT-1 with computer-controlled fuel injection. Just my $0.02.
As for my SPF with a guzzling Mighty Demon feeding a high-strung and stroked Windsor, I'm happy just to knock down 10mpg....on a good day when I don't get into the loud pedal too often.
-Dean