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Old 12-08-2010, 06:17 AM   #12
Shaky
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Re: Keeping my I6 250...what to do?

As everyone else said - you have to go electronic. Better starting, more power, easier maintenance, better mileage.

I've pulled off 20 mpg with a 250 before on a steady cruise, but 16-18 is the norm for me.

If it's a '67 250 I usually update to the '68-'72 monojet.

You might want to pop a side cover, pull a lifter and look at the cam lobe. If it looks worn it's not too hard to put a new cam in and it will really wake it back up...
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