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Huji Wed Jul 23, 2003 1:27 pm

anyone running a 68 bus with a 1600cc motor?
if so..what is top speed in it?
and what do they get for mpg?

bugster1226 Wed Jul 23, 2003 3:01 pm

about 70
about 20 city--24 hwy

jeremysmithatshawdotca Wed Jul 23, 2003 3:17 pm

I have a 74 with a 1600, tops out at about 70 or so.

skippytheleglesshobo Wed Jul 23, 2003 3:34 pm

yeah, 75 seems to really wind the motor, so i keep it at about 70.
i have a 69 w/a 1600 d/p.
mileage is around 25 highway.

Huji Wed Jul 23, 2003 6:01 pm

works for me. :-)
thanks for the replies.

TimGud Wed Jul 23, 2003 6:38 pm

I drive mine 75 on level ground, but the others are right about it sounding better at 70. I'm just not that patient,and don't mind rebuilding alittle earlier than if I took better care of it by driving it slower.

chabanais Wed Jul 23, 2003 9:01 pm

Downhill? 85.

static Thu Jul 24, 2003 10:08 pm

I never drive my '71 over 65 mph. Usually I drive at 62 mph.
But then again, I'm a weenie...



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