My new small block Mopar (not an A body)

sireland67 said

The guy that rented a house off me had a 71, he did a small amount of work to it and has worked out great for him.
The only thing he said it is hard on fuel.

Also check everything, he bought his off an elderly gentleman for $1000.00
When his wife went to clean it up, she found $1500.00 cash stuffed in the drivers seat.
You never know.

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I wish I could be so lucky. AS far as gas goes, it's not terrible for what it is. I have not checked the mileage because, heck, why depress myself. Generally speaking they usually get between 7 and 8 MPG with the 318, from what I've read. I might borrow the electronic ignition parts from the Dart and hope for 9 MPG. There's a lot of hills around here, so I don't expect much for MPG.
Speaking of hills, yes, it is terribly underpowered. I'm lucky to hold 40 mph going up hills, and some long steep grades drop me down below 30 mph. But, she always gets me there. (so far!)