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Flydrifter · 08-26-2012, 06:12 AM

Get a mid 90's Newell, Series 60, pre smog, pre EGR.
I've gotten as great as 10 mpg, no toad, minimal hills, no wind, no start stop, 55 mph, best conditions. It might even do close to that at 60, as the Allison is still in 5th at 55 most of the time.
With the toad, 65mph, interstate, 7.5 to 8.5 mpg. Toad will cost 1/2 to 1 mpg.
Drive easy. Drive smart. Keep the weight down.

My Ford F350 with Lance camper and V10 won't beat the Newell by over 1-2 mpg max.

Like every one has said. There are a lot of other more critical decisions than the fuel milage.

Time to get off the porch and run. If you are concerned about the mpg, you'll just get there an hour or so behind the big dogs. If you're retired it won't matter anyway.

Ray Penick
96 Newell #420
Tulsa. Ok

Currently laying around Branson enjoying the Newell Life.

08-26-2012, 06:12 AM	#8
Flydrifter Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 36	Get a mid 90's Newell, Series 60, pre smog, pre EGR. I've gotten as great as 10 mpg, no toad, minimal hills, no wind, no start stop, 55 mph, best conditions. It might even do close to that at 60, as the Allison is still in 5th at 55 most of the time. With the toad, 65mph, interstate, 7.5 to 8.5 mpg. Toad will cost 1/2 to 1 mpg. Drive easy. Drive smart. Keep the weight down. My Ford F350 with Lance camper and V10 won't beat the Newell by over 1-2 mpg max. Like every one has said. There are a lot of other more critical decisions than the fuel milage. Time to get off the porch and run. If you are concerned about the mpg, you'll just get there an hour or so behind the big dogs. If you're retired it won't matter anyway. Ray Penick 96 Newell #420 Tulsa. Ok Currently laying around Branson enjoying the Newell Life.