by SuperK » Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:48 am
Now that I have donme some seat time in the 400,my mileage is decent for an old 4 banger.
24 MPG city driving.No highway driving yet but plans for a trip are in the works.
Keep in mind I had not even touched the engine oil,air filter,plugs,and other tune up related items.
I burn Shell V-Power 91 octane since it does not contain ANY ethanol (says so on the pump) to help extend the life of the feedback Holley carb (which can act up at will--so far so good nooo problems--YET).
I spent Saturday removing all the oxidation built up on the original paint.
Now the black paint has a deeeeep shine to it.
Not perfect--but factory paint from the 80's is something yet to be desired. (read:orange peel and chaulky)
I'll get some pics when it is not dark outside.
Cheers.
1968 Chrysler Newport Custom 383/727
1973 Satellite Custom wagon 318 3 on da tree!!
1983 Dodge 400 Coupe
2006 Chrysler 300C HEMI!!