Ken Tharp wrote:
>
> Listers,
>
> Here's a topic that I haven't seen discussed on the list since I've been
> a subscriber (4-5 months): gas mileage.
>
> Back in the mid-70's, in my former lbc life, our '71 Spitfires routinely
> got 30 miles per gallon. Today, my '79 gets less than 20 mpg. I'm
> curious to know whether other late-model Spit owners do better than
> that. I think my car is running rich, which would account for some of
> the problem (if it is a problem).
>
> Ken Tharp
> West Des Moines, IA
> '79 Spitfire
Ken
I run the weber downdraft carb and a monza exhaust,stock engine, 16btdc.
I regularly get 25 to 30mpg depending on how I drive.
Bill
78spit
80wedge
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