Posted by Centex Farmall on October 31, 2014 at 07:44:44 from (72.105.165.14):
In Reply to: Truck engines posted by jcsinga on October 31, 2014 at 02:50:27:
I use an 81 Chevrolet 1 ton. I've had it for many years and it runs a 454 and 4 speed. At one point I had to borrow a rear from a parts truck and thus swapped the stock 4.10 for a 3.73.
The 3.73 hurts a little on towing with the manual (earlier and more downshifts) but I have gotten as good as 15mpg running empty down the highway. Of course with anything on it or towing it's back to the normal 10. The motor is one I built about 15 years ago and it's in a good state of tune.
My point is not that you should buy a 35 year old pickup but more that engine size is not the sole determinant of fuel mileage. A bigger mill will have more reserve for heavy loads and not have to work as hard when empty. Also a manual will have less parasitic loss compared to the auto.
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