[Amps] new amp race

[Carl]

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From: "Bill Turner" <dezrat at outlook.com>
To: "Amps group" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2017 5:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] new amp race


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> On Sun, 21 May 2017 11:07:57 -0500, Kevin wrote:
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>>My 1969 Chevy El Camino SS with a 396 big block would make 375.
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> On a recent road trip, my 2017 Chevy Cruze with a 1.4 liter 4-cylinder
> turbo got 51.6 miles per gallon. Apples and oranges. I'll take apples.
> 73, Bill W6WRT
>

To each their own, I dont live in CA and can afford something a step above 
an outright econobox.

Which is a 2016 Ford Focus SE with the 2.0 and no turbo which gets 30 mpg 
combined since new. OTOH going uphill with 3 adults and luggage can be a 
strain.

For a lot of good weather driving I use the 68 Impala SS 396 convertible Ive 
had since 98. With a few changes it puts out an estimated 400-425 hp and 
with the same load hills arent even felt and Im usually in the fast lane 
anyway as I like to cruise at 75-80 unless the bird dog goes off. Gas 
mileage at those speeds unless Im having to play with SUV's etc is right 
around 20. When stock it was 16.

Carl



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