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Re: [VAC] Suburban performance

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Subject: Re: [VAC] Suburban performance
From: "Scott & Lise Scheuermann" <schrmnns@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 11:42:14 -0000
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Joe, you will have no problem towing wise with that Suburban. I have towed
my '60 Overlander with a 318 V8 / 3.55 through the Rockies and no problem
getting 8 to 11 mpg. I now tow it with a 460 V8 /4.10 and get 9 to 11 mpg.
The 318 knew the trailer was back there but always had enough to do
everything that I asked of it. The 460 doesn't even realize that something
is back there. If you are really conserned about the mpg's, a Dodge pickup
with the Cummins diesel engine is the way to go, you should be able to get
about 15 mpg towing, and 22 mpg solo.
Scott Scheuermann

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