I think it should get better MPG,s than that. The performer carb is a little rich out of the box. You can get a calibration kit for it & try leaner jets &/or metering rods. Check your initial timing & advance mechanisms.
How does the 290 HP. idle with an automatic? I,ve always used the 260 HP model.


They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing.
1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne Super
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