Thread: 283 vs. 350
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Old 10-07-2012, 01:11 PM   #25
Hogsophist
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Re: 283 vs. 350

Having this same internal question now! Love this site.

Bone stock 283 in my 57.
Th350 transmission
Rear end out of 79 trans am ( still not sure on the gears, need to open it up)

It drives fine. No leaks or smoke. Seems I have read these engines like running at higher rpms. Gas mileage is around 10 mpg, which is horrible.

Is this a good combo?
Is the mpg way out of wack?

Bring forth your opinions. I'm not a mechanic so all thoughts would be great.
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