Re: how to save petrol on a V8

[Arnie]

"deXX" <leadfist@NOSPAMmailcan.com> wrote in message
news:4190ad4e@dnews.tpgi.com.au...
> okay, i know that firstly i shouldn't be getting a V8 if i want to be
stingy
> on petrol.
>
> i'm looking at a 1976 landcruiser fj40 that was being converted like most
> them are with a 307 Chev V8, 350 heads, 4 barrel 720 Rochester carby,

There's your problem right there!
Put a 4 barrel quadrajet on it and you'll get a good combination of power,
driveability and economy.
And it's cheap as chips!