L20-B MPG

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nismo_tuner125
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whats up everybody! i'm new to the forum, and i was wondering if anyone knows how many mpg's the old carburetor version of the L20-B that came from nissan 720s got. i currently have one in my datsun 510 and am trying to pick whether that or my 02 mazda protege is going to be my daily driver. i've searched all over the forum and on google and haven't found anything on mpg.


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Mr1der
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probably between 25-30....how many gears ya got behind it?

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nismo_tuner125
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it's got a 5 speed from a 280z (or 260 or 40, i'll have to check on that).

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Mr1der
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it'd be from a 280.

I'd say around 25 mpg would be a safe bet.

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nismo_tuner125
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alright, cool. Thanks alot!


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