I agree a modern compressor would be more efficient and probably help the mileage, but I intentionally used a Tecumseh for the looks. I am trying to make the truck look like a survivor from the 60's. Except for some of the sensors it does a pretty good job. The mileage has improved since I originally wrote that because we have done some more MAP tuning and changed the fueling strategy. I too considered going with port injection. Actually the computer we are using is for a TPI engine as are the injectors. But, I decided I couldn't hide the injectors enough to maintain the old school style I was after. Good luck with your project.
