95' Camaro with small block LT1

**Pro_built7** · 11-20-2006, 05:42 PM

does anyone have one of these I'm thinking of buying my buddy's.. great shape n all but.. with that 5.7 small block does anyone know how many mpg i will get i'm assuming low 10-15 but does anyone have real numbers ?

**ecivon** · 11-20-2006, 05:49 PM

There's a few guys on here that should respond to your post. Depends on mods to the car you are looking at. If the FMS/ECM hasn't been messed with and it is stock mileage will be pretty good. I have an 02 SS with an LS-1, 380hp and it gets over twice the mileage of my v6 olds bravada. Turns really low rpms at freeway cruising speeds.

**Pro_built7** · 11-22-2006, 11:10 PM

anyone else know of this.. right now i have a 94 camaro w/ 3.4 L 5 speed manual.. lol .. want to upgrade

**needmorestrength** · 11-22-2006, 11:14 PM

I have a 96 a stroker 383, and believe it or not I got 600km on the highway.. its not too bad!!

**needmorestrength** · 11-22-2006, 11:15 PM

btw... City.. SUCKS ASS

**LatinoPR** · 11-22-2006, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by needmorestrength

I have a 96 a stroker 383, and believe it or not I got 600km on the highway.. its not too bad!!

...you said 600km/galon...???..

LPR

**needmorestrength** · 11-22-2006, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by LatinoPR

...you said 600km/galon...???..

LPR

no I said 600 km,as in a tank

**ecivon** · 11-23-2006, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by needmorestrength

no I said 600 km,as in a tank

Not bad, I get around 460 miles to a tank, but definitely not in the city. All hills in Seattle and probably get 12-15mpg in town.

**kloter1** · 11-23-2006, 01:00 AM

my small block 350 gets 10ish

**Myka** · 11-23-2006, 04:38 AM

The LT1 will get mileage in between a classic 350 and an LS1. so 18-20 ave. If you can afford it, I would definately try to get a car with an LS1 (97+corvette/98+transam and camaro) They are more powerful and yada yada. amazing gas mileage.

**Myka** · 11-23-2006, 04:41 AM

oh and watch out for the optispark on the LT1. notorious for failure and expensive to replace.

**aadrenaline** · 11-23-2006, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by ecivon

Not bad, I get around 460 miles to a tank, but definitely not in the city. All hills in Seattle and probably get 12-15mpg in town.

whaaaat 460miles to a tank? im lucky if i get 250miles to a tank of 15 gallons...soo thats 16.6mpg

**ecivon** · 11-23-2006, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by aadrenaline

whaaaat 460miles to a tank? im lucky if i get 250miles to a tank of 15 gallons...soo thats 16.6mpg

I knew it wouldn't be long before you showed up here. Yeah, it's true, I was pretty surprised myself. I had an Olds Bravada V6 that basically had the same mileage as yours. I drove it from the west coast to Illinois a couple of times and was always pissed off about the mileage. Last year drove the SS to Illinois and would get 460 miles to the tank. Shocked the s**t out of me, but nice! The LS-1 has an unbelievable fuel management system/engine control module. On the freeway at 2200rpm's I'm going 75mph. But get into it and watch how fast it drops -- but even then it's far better than one would guess. It's all in the electronics. Had a 64 1/2 mustang with a stroked hi-po 289 with a big cam and double pumper that basically got zilch and a Typhoon (turbo with 280hp) that got zilch, but technology baby! Have a great Thanksgiving Bro ...

**cfiler** · 11-23-2006, 07:08 PM

LT1 are a nice motor, but the LSx motors have alot more potencial. If you are planning on modding the car, I'd suggest looking for a 97+ F-body with a LSx in it, due to tuning ability with the O**2 BCM/ECM.

It will be alot more fun, and more powerfull than your 3.4L v6, and the 350 motors are not that bad on gas either.

**Foskamink** · 11-23-2006, 08:17 PM

my subaru wrx gets like half of that... i put it in 3rd gear up my mountain and drive at 50 mph and it revs hell hard but its fun to drift! up a mountain atleast

**lightwaytbaby** · 11-23-2006, 10:19 PM

my lt1 will get 315-330ish to a tank.stock if a stick u can get close to 30mpg in 6th gear, city maybe 18-22 if your lucky.stick with the lt1, ls1's are cool, but you cant beat it for the price...and ill take any ls1 that wants to go...bring it...(smiley face)

**MuscleScience** · 11-23-2006, 10:57 PM

If you have a LT1 with a six speed you should get between 26-28 mpg. If you get an auto, (which I dont recommend) you will bet about 25mpg. Little side note, after I got my procharger put on my 2000 ws6 6 speed and got it dynotuned I got 28.5 mpg on my way home with 60lbs injectors and 500 rwhp. Can beat technology.