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    Gas Mileage Recommendation.... Yup.

    I only buy oil there. It is just repackaged. Meets API requirements. You know, If I was inclined to use flat tappet hydraulic lifters, I just picked up my NOS Reed cam from the floorboard of the #1 Impala SS. 210-205 duration.
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    Gas Mileage Recommendation.... Yup.

    Okay. So I disassembled the core and found the it should probably be rebuilt The mains do have some scoring on them. No ridges though. Also #3 has a score on the bearing but the crank journal looks and feels good. So I reassembled it hand tight. I only pulled the first 3 main caps anyway...
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    Gas Mileage Recommendation.... Yup.

    Correction 4L85E. See above.
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    Gas Mileage Recommendation.... Yup.

    One thing I should mention here is that I'm the kinda dude that just doesn't worry much about things. For example if the 200 overdrive BFR trans goes, don't think I won't hesitate to put in a Tremec 5 speed. If the trans ever goes in the black Cutlass, 8L90-E and done. The Ford doesn't have a...
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    Gas Mileage Recommendation.... Yup.

    I appreciate the responses. I thought I replied yesterday but must have done something wrong. That's what I have the Black Cutlass for. Fun. I will gave to use one close to stock, since I don't have one. A/C doesn't work i any of the cars now. I used to work in a powerhouse. It was a...
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    Gas Mileage Recommendation.... Yup.

    Got 'em. I didn't list everything.
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    Gas Mileage Recommendation.... Yup.

    Ok, So this is going to sound like a bad idea to some of you, but I am just starting to go through my engine that has been sitting for 10+ years waiting to be used. I am going to put it in a 1986 Cutlass. I have the GN drivetrain. I don't have a turbo, intercooler, intake pipes, chip and some...
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