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#171995 - 04/28/10 08:47 PM Improving gas mileage
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I have a GMC 270 motor. Does ANYBODY know how to improve gas mileage? Is there an aftermarket throttle body?

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#172017 - 04/29/10 06:12 AM Re: Improving gas mileage [Re: LarryJ]
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Well, maybe you would get better info at a GMC site.
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#172064 - 04/29/10 03:00 PM Re: Improving gas mileage [Re: MrMack]
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Improve it from what figure? Is the engine in a truck or car?
I would doubt if it is capable of doing better than 15 MPG.
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#172107 - 04/29/10 09:51 PM Re: Improving gas mileage [Re: Chev Nut]
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Not the exact same question - but - from the hotrodderscm forum...

Hi all, can anybody out there suggest how to increase the power and RPM on a 270 in-line 6 cylinder GMC engine, I have heard about fitting a 302 head but then this will require new pistons as the 270 ones are domed what sort of pistons would be needed to give a reasonable compression ratio. For increasing the RPM does anything need to be done to the crank or rods ? Is the 302 head ok for more RPM ?

All the "answers" and advice suggested getting ahold of Patrick's in AZ.

Probably good advice....

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#172124 - 04/30/10 05:53 AM Re: Improving gas mileage [Re: 42bill]
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or go to the Stovebolt or Inliners Int. web site
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